Numbers in motion : Sophie Kowalevski, queen of mathematics / Laurie Wallmark, Yevgenia Nayberg.
"This picture book traces the impressive career of Sophie Kowalevski, the first woman to receive a doctorate in mathematics requiring original research. As a girl, Sophie is fascinated by the equations her father uses to wallpaper her room. She proves herself a prodigy, and tutors are impressed enough to give her private lessons. Despite universities that refuse to allow women on campus or to pay them to teach, Sophie is able to distinguish herself with her research into partial differential equations. Sophie receives a doctorate and becomes the first female professional mathematician in Northern Europe. The book mentions several of Kowalevski's mathematical contributions and closes with an encouraging message about women in mathematics"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781939547637
- Physical Description: volumes (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
- Publisher: Berkeley : Creston Books, 2020.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and timeline. |
Target Audience Note: | 840L Lexile Ages 7-12 Creston Books |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at SPARK Libraries.
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- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Alexander Hamilton Memorial Free Library | JB KOW (Text) | 37268003078185 | AHMFL Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
Pottsville Free Public Library | jB K84w (Text) | 30003009112663 | Childrens Area | Available | - |