The Girl With a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague - Couverture rigide

Finley Mosca, Julia

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ISBN 10 : 1943147426 ISBN 13 : 9781943147427

Editeur : The Innovation Press, 2018

Synopsis

NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book 2019 Selection
NSTA Best STEM Trade Books for Students K-12 2019 Selection
2019 Amelia Bloomer List Selection
2019 Mathical Honor Book

Meet Raye Montague – a "hidden figure" who made waves in the U.S. Navy!

After touring a German submarine in the early 1940s, young Raye set her sights on becoming an engineer. Little did she know sexism and racial inequality would challenge that dream every step of the way, even keeping her greatest career accomplishment a secret for decades. Through it all, the gifted mathematician persisted finally gaining her well-deserved title in history: a pioneer who changed the course of ship design forever.

The Girl With a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague is the third book in a riveting educational series about the inspiring lives of amazing scientists. In addition to the illustrated rhyming tale, you'll find a complete biography, fun facts, a colorful timeline of events, and even a note from Montague herself!

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

JULIA FINLEY MOSCA is a copywriter and former journalist who spent more than a decade in Hollywood crafting messages for money. After working with such recognizable brands as Entertainment Tonight, Yahoo!, American Greetings, and JibJab, she landed her most rewarding job yet-mom to one ferociously curious and spunky little girl. The Amazing Scientists series marks Mosca's debut into the magical world of children's books.

DANIEL RIELEY is a British freelance illustrator based in Lisbon. After studying at The Arts Institute Bournemouth, taking an epic backpacking adventure in Australia, and working 3 years in London, he decided to take off to sunny Portugal. For the last 2 years, Daniel has been working on several illustration projects in advertising, print, card design, and children's picture books. When Daniel is not drawing you can probably find him trying to catch waves, taking photos with old cameras, or playing his newly discovered sport Padel.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The Innovation Press
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1943147426
• ISBN 13: 9781943147427
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Rieley Daniel
• Nombre de pages: 40
• Coordonnées du fabricant: The Innovation Press; https://www.theinnovationpress.com/; ; 1001 4th Avenue, Suite 3200; Seattle; WA; 98154; Etats-Unis
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