| The Girl with a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague Contributor(s): Finley Mosca, Julia (Author), Rieley, Daniel (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1943147701 ISBN-13: 9781943147700 Publisher: Innovation Press OUR PRICE: $8.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - African-american |
| Dewey: B |
| Series: Amazing Scientists |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 9.7" W x 9.7" (0.50 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Sex & Gender - Feminine - Topical - Black History |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 501688 Reading Level: 3.1 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Meet Raye Montague―the hidden mastermind 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 |