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“Counting on Katherine” is a B/NF , PB that was a Cook Prize winner in 2019. This awesome book emphasizes the importance of a African American woman in 1961. Katherine Johnson calculated the trajectory of NASA‘s first trip into space. This would be an great RA to bring out during space exploration. Teachingbooks.net offfers a link to a lesson plan, students can build their own straw rockets and try to get them to the finish line. #UCFLAE3414SP20

“I counted everything. I counted the steps to the road, church...anything that could be counted, I did.”

I would use this book to give my students a representation of women in history and science.

This biography portrays the life of Katherine Johnson who was a mathematician. The author make a bigger emphasis on all that she accomplished than the hardships she faced such as racism and sexism. I loved how this book incorporates both her small and large accomplishments throughout her career.

“She counted the steps to the road.”

I can show this book when the moon landing date is coming up. I also could show bits of the film “Hidden Figures” because it ties with this story.

“Counting on Katherine” was written by Helaine Becker in 2018. This influential biography discusses Katherine Johnson, who made a major impact on NASA, as an African American women. I really really enjoyed this

This book is an great example of biographies because it tells the true story of Katherine. It also tells extra facts about her in the back of the book.

I would read this to my class if we were learning about space or important women in our history. The story of Katherine is amazing.

“Katherine's boundless curiosity turned her into a star student.“

#MayMovieMagic Day 13: A #SpaceOddity prompted the brightest (almost-exclusively-male) minds to ask Katherine Johnson‘s help given her brilliance. This story focuses primarily on Johnson‘s precocity, passion for maths, the fact that she first worked as a teacher because there were few opportunities for an African American woman like her at the time, notwithstanding her evident talent and skill in her field. My review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-jSb

Counting on Katherine (B) by Helaine Beeker and illustrated by Dow Phumiruk, won the Vermont Red Clover Master List award in 2017. This picture book tells the story of how Katherine Johnson save the Apollo 13 mission. #LAE3414sp19

When the Astronaut John Glenn asked for Katherine to check the numbers cuz he didn't trust the computer you know you are something special.

This authorized biography of mathematician Katherine Johnson (Hidden Figures) was a great story for grade schoolers. Following Johnson from her childhood through segregated schools, her early teaching career, and on to her remarkable career in NASA, ending with her work on Apollo 13.

This was a great introduction to a remarkable woman. Sources and “More about Katherine” follow for readers who need more.

#crossculturalstories

This book is a must read not just for childen but adults as well. Time well spent! ♡♡♡

Brilliant women being written back into history! BRAVO!

Such a cute and informative picture book! A great addition to any classroom or library. Recommend it to kids interested in NASA, space exploration, and math!

WOW! That is one amazing lady.

Another great #childrensbook, this one about a woman who helped with the space program. Great illustrations, great #biography for children, and a wonderful way to show how useful math can be in a career.