Name: The Girl with a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague, Hardcover/Julia Finley Mosca
Brand: Innovation Press
Price: 131.99 RON
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Contributor(s): Author: Julia Finley Mosca Illustrator: Daniel Rieley 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 Review citations Kirkus Reviews / Best Of The Best/Highly Recommended - pg. 130 - 08/01/2018 Kirkus Reviews / Exceptional Presentation - pg. 130 - 08/01/2018 Kirkus Reviews / Book Of Special Distinction - pg. 130 - 08/01/2018 Kirkus Reviews / Top 15 Book Of The Year - pg. 130 - 08/01/2018 Kirkus Reviews / Highly Recommended - pg. 130 - 08/01/2018 School Library Journal - pg. 81 - 08/01/2018 Booklist - 08/01/2018