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You've likely heard of the historic Apollo 13 moon landing. But do you know about the mathematical genius who made sure that Apollo 13 returned safely home? As a child, Katherine Johnson 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 calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about math, about the universe. From...
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Nonfiction picture book about the life and legacy of Pura Belpr©♭, the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City.
"From the author of Monster Truck and Starring Carmen comes a gorgeous and lyrical story about Pura Belpr©♭, a Puerto Rican librarian who changed the world"--
This children's illustrated book tells the story of Pura Belpre, who came to New York in 1921, bringing along with her the native Puerto Rican folklore she grew up with....
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