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Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson

Name: Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson
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Book Synopsis: “This rich volume is a national treasure.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Captivating, informative, and inspiring…Easy to follow and hard to put down.” —School Library Journal (starred review) The inspiring autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who helped launch Apollo 11.As a young girl, Katherine Johnson showed an exceptional aptitude for math. In school she quickly skipped ahead several grades and was soon studying complex equations with the support of a professor who saw great promise in her. But ability and opportunity did not always go hand in hand. As an African American and a girl growing up in an era of brutal racism and sexism, Katherine faced daily challenges. Still, she lived her life with her father’s words in mind: “You are no better than anyone else, and nobody else is better than you.” In the early 1950s, Katherine was thrilled to join the organization that would become NASA. She worked on many of NASA’s biggest projects including the Apollo 11 mission that landed the first men on the moon. Katherine Johnson’s story was made famous in the bestselling book and Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures. Now in Reaching for the Moon she tells her own story for the first time, in a lively autobiography that will inspire young readers everywhere.

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Discover the incredible story of Katherine Johnson, the brilliant NASA mathematician who helped launch Apollo 11, in the inspiring autobiography, "Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson". This national treasure of a book has garnered rave reviews, with Kirkus Reviews calling it "captivating, informative, and inspiring" and School Library Journal hailing it as "easy to follow and hard to put down."

From a young age, Katherine Johnson's exceptional aptitude for math was evident. Skipping ahead several grades in school, she quickly delved into complex equations with the support of a professor who recognized her great promise. However, as an African American woman in a time of rampant racism and sexism, Katherine faced daily challenges. Yet, she approached life with determination, guided by her father's wise words: "You are no better than anyone else, and nobody else is better than you."

In the early 1950s, Katherine's dreams came true as she joined the organization that would eventually become NASA. Her contributions shaped some of NASA's most significant projects, including the momentous Apollo 11 mission that landed the first men on the moon. "Reaching for the Moon" offers readers the chance to hear Katherine Johnson's extraordinary journey in her own words for the first time. This lively autobiography is sure to inspire young readers everywhere.

To embark on this remarkable journey with Katherine Johnson, order your copy of "Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson" today. Let her powerful story ignite your own dreams and aspirations. Don't miss out on this opportunity to witness the triumph of resilience and determination!

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