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Nothing stopped Sophie : the story of unshakable mathematician Sophie Germain / written by Cheryl Bardoe ; illustrated by Barbara McClintock.

Bardoe, Cheryl, 1971- (author.). McClintock, Barbara, (illustrator.).

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.-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0316278203
  • ISBN: 9780316278201
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 27 x 27 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2018.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 4-8.
1030L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR LG 5.3 0.5 195301.
Subject:
Germain, Sophie, 1776-1831.
Mathematicians > Biography.
Mathematicians > France > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Mathematics > France > History > 19th century > Juvenile literature.
Women mathematicians > France > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Women > Biography.
Women.
Womyn.
Genre:
Biographies.
Picture books.

Available copies

  • 18 of 20 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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  • 0 current holds with 20 total copies.
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Jacksonville Main Library EB GERMAIN (Text) 36015001430665 Juvenile Biography Available -