Download or read book The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson written by Devika Jina and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2019-06-06 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1969 history was made when the first humans stepped on the moon. Back on earth, one woman was running the numbers that ensured they got there and back in one piece. As a child, Katherine Johnson loved maths. She went on to be one of the most important people in the history of space travel. Discover her incredible life story in this beautifully illustrated book complete with narrative biography, timelines and facts.