Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Put Astronauts on the Moon travel the world And while the world watches

And while the world watches the sky

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Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Put Astronauts on the Moon travel the world And while the world watchesWritten by Helaine Becker Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk hardcover Katherine Johnson is the mathematical genius who helped make the historic Apollo 11 moon landings possible and made sure that Apollo 13 returned home safely when the mission was in critical danger. As a child, Katherine loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink, everything! Boundless, curious, and excited by