Counting on Katherine

The bold story of Katherine Johnson, an African-American mathematician who worked for NASA during the space race and was depicted in the film Hidden Figures. You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 moon landing. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure that Apollo 13 returned safely home? As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the roa…

I wonder why planes have wings and other questions about transport

Browsers and young students alike will enjoy these lively question and answer books with their unique mix of realistic illustration and engaging cartoons. The enticing questions will amaze, amuse and inspire, while the highly visual format encourages kids to keep reading.

Air travel

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780750203890

Collation

32 pages : illustration : 27 cm

Series Title

The world's transport

Call Number

387.7 WOO

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