The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson

Katherine Johnson was: 
 
A trailblazer 
 
A mathematician for NASA 
 
An inspiration 
 
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. 
 
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The Extraordinary Life of Stephen Hawking 
The Extraordinary Life of Michelle Obama 
The Extraordinary Life of Anne Frank 
The Extraordinary Life of Mahatma Gandhi 
The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks 
The Extraordinary Life of Serena Williams 
The Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela

Devika Jina (Author) Devika Jina has loved writing since she was a child, when she attempted a spin off of The NeverEnding Story. Today, she continues to write, having penned two titles in the "Extraordinary Lives" series. Besides this, she writes on race, gender and culture in modern Britain from a British Indian woman's perspective.

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.

Devika Jina

Petra Braun

Greta Thunberg is an activist best known for calling attention to the devastating effects of climate change on our planet. A bold voice even against people that want to silence her, Greta has become a source of inspiration for millions of people who want to work towards tackling the climate crisis. 
 
From taking part in school strikes and owning that her Asperger syndrome is her superpower, to crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a powerful stand against carbon emissions, this is the incredible story of a schoolgirl who is changing the world. 
 
 
Collect them all! 
 
Packed full of incredible stories, fantastic facts and dynamic illustrations, Extraordinary Lives shines a light on important modern and historical figures from all over the world.

Devika Jina

Books by Devika Jina

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