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The Girl With a Mind For Math
The Story of Raye Montague
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Age range 5+ Meet Raye Montague - the hidden mastermind who made waves in the U.S. Navy!
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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!
'...a great model for building awareness of racism and solid inspiration for achieving against the odds.' - Kirkus, starred review
'Accompanied by expressive digitized illustrations, this rhyming picture-book biography describes the challenges and triumphs Montague met as an African American woman...Hidden Figures fans will applaud." - Booklist
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The Girl With a Mind For Math by Julia Finley Mosca is praised for its engaging and inspiring portrayal of Dr. Raye Montague, highlighting her perseverance and achievements in the face of racial and gender barriers. Reviewers appreciate the book's rhyming narrative and vibrant illustrations that effectively introduce young readers to themes of determination, innovation, and breaking stereotypes. The book is often recommended for its educational value regarding historical and STEM-related female figures.
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ISBN: 9781943147700
Publisher: The Innovation Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 March 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: The Innovation Press
Illustration: 40 Illustrations
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Daniel Rieley
Audience: Children
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Width: 248.0mm
Height: 248.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 40
About the Author
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.
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