Numbers in Motion: Sophie Kowalevski, Queen of Mathematics
Numbers in Motion: Sophie Kowalevski, Queen of Mathematics
Numbers in Motion: Sophie Kowalevski, Queen of Mathematics
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Sophie Kowalevski was both a brilliant mathematician and a talented writer. Creative work nurtured her mathematical research, giving her a flexibility of thought she treasured. A wonderful STEAM figure, she not only did mathematical research, but she also created many literary works. This inspiring title tells the story of Sophie's journey as the first woman to receive a doctorate in mathematics, which required original research, holding a university chair in mathematics, and becoming the editor of a major scientific journal.
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Critical Reviews
"Wallmark relates Kowalevski's extraordinary story, showcasing her persistence and describing her landmark achievements in the field of partial differential equations . . ."--Publishers Weekly
-- (3/16/2020 12:00:00 AM)"A celebration of perseverance in the face of adversity and a strong addition to all young biography collections."
-- (1/23/2020 12:00:00 AM)". . . [An] inspiring children's biography based on a real-life legend."--Foreword Reviews
-- (1/22/2020 12:00:00 AM)"An inspiring choice for budding feminists, explorers, historians, and scientists."--Kirkus Reviews
-- (12/8/2019 12:00:00 AM)
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