The Girl With a Mind for Math
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Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2018 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

The Girl With a Mind for Math

Written by Julia Finley Mosca · Illustrated by Daniel Rieley

Part of the Amazing Scientists series

A brilliant mind battles prejudice to revolutionize naval engineering.

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40 pages· 1,002 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Raye Montague, a determined mathematician, dreams of engineering greatness after seeing a German submarine. Facing relentless sexism and racial barriers, she fights to transform ship design, her achievements hidden for years. Will her perseverance earn her rightful place in history?

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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!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
1,002
Reading age
5–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
GN460L
Themes & topics
Books about scientistsBooks about race and ethnicityBooks about engineeringBooks about female scientistsBooks about female role models
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.1
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
501688
Publication
Published
September 4, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781943147427

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