Bibliograph

Numbers in motion, Sofia Kowalevski, queen of mathematics, by Laurie Wallmark ; illustrated by Yevgenia Nayberg

Type

Label

Numbers in motion, Sofia Kowalevski, queen of mathematics, by Laurie Wallmark ; illustrated by Yevgenia Nayberg

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8 to 12

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 3 to 6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Numbers in motion

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1143488882

Responsibility statement

by Laurie Wallmark ; illustrated by Yevgenia Nayberg

Sub title

Sofia Kowalevski, queen of mathematics

Summary

Sophie Kowalevski was both a brilliant mathematician and a talented writer. Creative work nurtured her mathematical research, giving her a flexibility of thought she treasured. A wonderful STEAM figure, she not only did mathematical research, but she also created many literary works. This inspiring title tells the story of Sophie's journey as the first woman to receive a doctorate in mathematics, which required original research, holding a university chair in mathematics, and becoming the editor of a major scientific journal

Target audience

primary

resource.variantTitle

Sofia Kowalevski, queen of mathematics

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