![]() ![]() The detailed illustrations, rendered in watercolor and pencil, add warmth and inspiration to the story. The story concludes with astronaut John Glenn successfully orbiting the earth, and Katherine, who always wanted to understand and learn more, wondering what it would take to send someone further into space, perhaps to the moon. Katherine’s story touches on both racism and sexism, and her quiet dignity and determination to succeed in spite of these barriers should encourage young readers facing challenges in their own lives. The detailed text begins with her childhood and her family’s commitment to education, but primarily focuses on her work as a human computer and research mathematician at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (which eventually became NASA). What did you like about the book? The story of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson’s life is told with rich, clear detail in this inspiring picture book biography. Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5 ![]() ![]() Counting the Stars: The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician by Lesa Cline-Ransome, illustrated by Raúl Colón, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2019, 9781534404755 ![]()
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