Helaine Becker interviewed Katherine and her family for this authorized biography.įrom Katherine's early beginnings as a gifted student to her heroic accomplishments as a prominent mathematician at NASA, this is the true story of a groundbreaking African-American woman who went above and beyond what was expected of her in the 1960s, saving lives and making enormous contributions to history.įeaturing Dow Phumiruk's gorgeous full-colour illustrations throughout. She counted the steps on the road, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink, everything!īoundless, curious, and excited by calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about maths, about the universe.

Winner of the information book category of the UKLA Book Awards 2020. The bold story of Katherine Johnson, an African-American. Meet Katherine Johnson, the mathematical genius who helped make the historic Apollo 11 moon landings possible and made sure that Apollo 13 returned home safely when the mission was in critical danger.Ĭounting on Katherine is a beautiful biography, sure to inspire young readers. Join CWP teaching artist Kate as she reads Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13 by Helaine Becker and leads you though an activity. Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13.

Counting on Katherine by Helaine Becker