Katherine Johnson

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About The Author

Katherine Johnson (1918–2020) was a former NASA mathematician whose work was critical to the success of many of their initiatives, including the Apollo program and the start of the Space Shuttle program. Throughout her long career she received numerous awards, including the nation’s highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, from President Barack Obama.

Books by Katherine Johnson

Reaching for the Moon

The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson

By Katherine Johnson
“Captivating, informative, and inspiring…Easy to follow and hard to put down.” School Library Journal (starred review)

 Inspiring autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who helped launch Apollo 11.
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