Katherine Johnson: Guiding Spacecraft

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Women have made some of the most important scientific discoveries of all time. In this title, readers learn about mathematician Katherine Johnson from her early career as a human computer to her work putting the first man into space, the first man into orbit, and the first man on the moon. A timeline, sidebars, fun facts, glossary, and index supplement the text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
BISACS JNF007090, JNF007120, JNF051010
Genre Nonfiction
Subject Biographies, History, Science & Technology
Copyright 2018
Division Abdo Publishing
Imprint Checkerboard Library
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Season 2017-12-15
ISBN 9781532112812, 9781532150531
Title Format Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Anywhere eBooks
Dewey 510.92
Graphics Full-color photographs, Historical photographs
Dimensions 8 x 8
Lexile 840
Guided Reading Level S
ATOS Reading Level 5.5
ATOS Interest Level MG
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 193526
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Reviewed, Table of contents, and Timeline of key events
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STEM Superstar Women – School Library Connection

This series features biographies about women who have made significant discoveries and contributions to the fields of science and mathematics. Technical vocabulary is defined and described, significant facts are included, and text features highlight pertinent information. Readers will find the text easy to read. Recommended.

STEM Superstar Women – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

. . . the content covered is fascinating and could spark fiery discussion on sexism and inequality. All of the featured scientists had to overcome gender biases, and for many women, that also included breaking color and age barriers. Readers will be surprised to learn that computing in the early 1880s, the invention of a remote control submarine torpedo during World War II, and the 1969 Apollo 11 space mission were successful because of the contributions of women. In addition, the nonfiction text features will also aid in classroom/research report use.