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The Story of Katherine Johnson

An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

by Andrea Thorpe
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Discover the life of Katherine Johnson—a story about reaching for the stars, for kids ages 6 to 9

Katherine Johnson was one of the best mathematicians in the history of the United States. Before her math skills helped send the first American astronauts safely into space, she was a smart and curious girl who loved to learn new things about the world around her. She studied hard in school and became one of the first Black women hired by NASA.

  • Independent reading—This Katherine Johnson biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
  • Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Katherine's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
  • A lasting legacy—Find out how Katherine went from being a young girl growing up in West Virginia to one of the most important people in space exploration.


    • How will Katherine's out-of-this-world achievements inspire you?

    Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, Ruby Bridges, and Barack Obama.

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    Languages

    • English

    Levels

    • Lexile® Measure:850
    • Text Difficulty:4-5

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