Maryam’s Magic: The Story of Mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani

Inbunden, Engelska, 2021

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From Althea Gibson author Megan Reid and rising star artist AaliyaJaleel, illustrator of Under My Hijab, comes the first picture bookabout trailblazing mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman to win theworld’s most prestigious honor in mathematics. Perfect for fans of HiddenFigures and Mae Among the Stars. As a little girl, Maryam Mirzakhani was spellbound by stories. She lovedreading in Tehran’s crowded bookstores, and at home she'd spend hours craftingher own tales on giant rolls of paper.Maryam loved school, especially her classes in reading and writing. But shedid not like math. Numbers were nowhere near as interesting as the bold,adventurous characters she found in books. Until Maryam unexpectedly discovereda new genre of storytelling: In geometry, numbers became shapes, each with itsown fascinating personality—making every equation a brilliant story waiting tobe told.As an adult, Maryam became a professor, inventing new formulas to solve someof math's most complicated puzzles. And she made history by becoming the firstwoman—and the first Iranian—to win the Fields Medal, mathematics’ highestaward.Maryam's Magic is the true story of a girl whose creativity and loveof stories helped her—and the world—to see math in a new and inspiring way.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2021-03-18
Mått216 x 279 x 12 mm
Vikt395 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor40
FörlagHarperCollins Publishers Inc
IllustratörAaliya Jaleel
ISBN9780062915962

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Megan Reid works in books and television. She’s lived in seven states and two countries, but now she’s happy to be based in New York with her dog, Luna. Meg is also the author of Althea Gibson: The Story of Tennis’ Fleet-of-Foot Girl. You can visit her online at www.meganreid.co.Aaliya Jaleel is a freelance illustrator, designer, and visual development artist, currently majoring in animation at the University of Texas at Dallas. She is the illustrator of Maryam’s Magic: The Story of Mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani, Under My Hijab, and Muslim Girls Rise. You can visit her online at www.aaliyamj.com.

Praise for ALTHEA GIBSON: “A measured, well-researched winner.” — Kirkus ReviewsPraise for ALTHEA GIBSON: “A necessary addition to sports collections.” — ALA Booklist“Jaleel’s soft cartoons pair well with Reid’s words, reinforcing that Maryam was not just a math genius, but someone who loved books and used stories to solve tough problems….Highlighting an important figure, this book also demonstrates that one can excel in more than one field.” — Kirkus Reviews“An inspiring life story and worthwhile addition for any library looking to enhance its collection of STEAM titles or biographies of noteworthy women from the Middle East.” — School Library Journal“A rewarding picture-book biography.” — ALA BooklistPraise for ALTHEA GIBSON: “Reid’s story flows with the grace and power of Gibson herself….The expressive and exuberant digital artwork mirrors the tennis champ’s liveliness.” — School Library Journal (starred review)