The Girl with a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague (Hardcover)

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NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book 2019 Selection
NSTA Best STEM Trade Books for Students K-12 2019 Selection
2019 Amelia Bloomer List Selection
2019 Mathical Honor Book

Meet Raye Montague - a "hidden figure" 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!

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Author:
Finley Mosca, Julia
Publisher:
Innovation Press
Language:
English
Copyright:
2018
Number of Pages:
40
Dewey:
B
Dewey Range:
B
Binding Type:
Hardcover
Interest Age:
8
Accelerated Reader Interest Level:
Lower Grade
Accelerated Reader Reading Level:
3.1
Accelerated Reader Point Value:
0.5
Lexile Level:
460
Lexile Range:
Emerging Reader (200 - 499)

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