Bibliograph

The girl with a mind for math, The story of raye montague: amazing scientists series, book 3., Julia Finley Mosca

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The girl with a mind for math, The story of raye montague: amazing scientists series, book 3., Julia Finley Mosca

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Intended audience

460, Lexile3.1, ATOS Level

resource.interestGradeLevel

LG/Lower grades (K-3rd)

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The girl with a mind for math

Nature of contents

dictionaries

resource.readingGradeLevel

Text Difficulty K - Text Difficulty 2

Responsibility statement

Julia Finley Mosca

Series statement

Amazing Scientists

Sub title

The story of raye montague: amazing scientists series, book 3.

Summary

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-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!

Target audience

juvenile

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Creator