Nothing stopped Sophie : a story of math and impossible dreams / written by Cheryl Bardoe ; illustrated by Barbara McClintock.
A biography of Sophie Germain, who grew up during the French Revolution and followed her dream of studying mathematics, becoming the first woman to win a grand prize from the Royal Academy of Sciences and changing the world with her discoveries.-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316278201
- Physical Description: pages cm
- Publisher: New York : Little, Brown and Company, [2018]
Content descriptions
- Target Audience Note:
- Age 4-8.1030L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR LG 5.3 0.5 195301.
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- Subject:
- Germain, Sophie, 1776-1831.
Women mathematicians > France > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Mathematicians > France > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Mathematics > France > History > 19th century > Juvenile literature. - Genre:
- Biographies.
Available copies
- 4 of 4 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rutherford County Library System.
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- 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Public Library | EB Germain (Text) | 30254100616553 | Easy Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
A biography of Sophie Germain, who grew up during the French Revolution and followed her dream of studying mathematics, becoming the first woman to win a grand prize from the Royal Academy of Sciences and changing the world with her discoveries.--
