Counting the Stars, Lesa ClineRansome
Counting the Stars, Lesa ClineRansome
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Counting the Stars
The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician

Author: Lesa Cline-Ransome

Narrator: Bahni Turpin

Unabridged: 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/08/2019

Synopsis

Before John Glenn orbited the Earth or astronauts walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as human computers used their knowledge, pencils, adding machines, and writing paper to calculate the orbital mechanics needed to launch spacecraft. Katherine Johnson was one of these mathematicians who used trajectories and complex equations to chart the space program. Even as Virginias Jim Crow laws were in place in the early 1950s, Katherine worked analyzing data at the NACA (later NASA) Langley laboratory. In 1962, as NASA prepared for the orbital mission of John Glenn, Katherine Johnson was called upon, and John Glenn said get the girl (Katherine Johnson) to run the numbers by hand to chart the complexity of the orbital flight. He knew that his flight couldnt work without her unique skills. President Barack Obama awarded Katherine Johnson the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015, and her incredible life inspired the Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures.

About Lesa Cline-Ransome

Lesa Cline-Ransome is an award-winning writer and editor who has written more than ten picture books for children, including two ALA Notable books. A graduate of the Pratt Institute, she holds a Master's Degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from NYU. Based in Rhinebeck, New York, she is married to artist and illustrator James E. Ransome, with whom she frequently collaborates.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Valerie on October 28, 2019

I was very impressed with Katherine Johnson and this children's story of her accomplishments. There is a lot to think about with Katherine's story and this author does a great job of making the complex issues of the time understandable to young people. I was cheering for her and so very proud of her......more

Goodreads review by Ashley on February 17, 2020

Katherine Johnson was good with numbers. So good what she graduated early, took college courses designed specially for her, and got a job with NASA- - all while battling prejudice against women and African-Americans. Her perseverance helped launch the first moon landings!......more

Goodreads review by Amy on March 01, 2022

Counting the Stars: The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician is a biography written by Lesa Cline-Ransome. The book details Katherine Johnson’s life from her childhood to her career with NASA. The story describes how from a young age Johnson excelled in mathematics and this propelled her s......more

Goodreads review by Ben on February 05, 2021

Counting the Stars: The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA Mathematician is a children's picture book written by Lesa Cline-Ransome and illustrated by Raúl Colón. This biography of renowned mathematician Katherine Johnson aimed for elementary-age readers. Creola Katherine Johnson was an American mathem......more

Goodreads review by Alex on August 14, 2022

Counting the Stars is a children’s biography of Katherine Johnson written by Lesa Cline-Ransome and illustrated by Raul Colón. This story is intended for children ages four to eight, and the story of Katherine Johnson inspired the making of a critically acclaimed film called Hidden Figures. I read t......more

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