Great Scientists: Katherine Johnson

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Product details

  • ISBN 9781526328526
  • Weight: 126g
  • Dimensions: 188 x 246mm
  • Publication Date: 27 Nov 2025
  • Publisher: Hachette Children's Group
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Paperback
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Katherine Johnson tells the story of this famous figure, whose work as a mathematician for NASA helped the US land astronauts on the moon during the space race.

Great Scientists are first biographies introducing some of the world's great scientists, simply retelling their lives and explaining why their work was important. Perfect for children aged 7 plus. Each book has been book banded and includes a quiz at the end to test what has been learned.

Titles in the series: Charles Darwin / Galileo Galilei / David Attenborough / Nicolaus Copernicus / Isaac Newton / Marie Curie / Mary Anning / Leonardo da Vinci

Ruth Percival (Author)
Ruth Percival is a highly experienced editor of over ten years and has commissioned and edited award-winning books. She specialises in children's non-fiction and has written several books for young children.

Alexandra Badiu (Illustrator)
Alexandra Badiu is a Romanian children's book illustrator and creative director for animation, currently living in Turkey.