Maryam Mirzakhani

by Eboch, Bia (Illustrator)

Overview

Book Features:
• 24 pages, 7.5 inches x 10 inches
• Ages 6-10, Grades 1-4 leveled readers
• Simple, easy-to-read pages with vibrant illustrations
• Features comprehension questions, vocabulary, and an extension activity
• Glossary and timeline included

The Story Of Maryam Mirzakhani: Explore fascinating facts about mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani. She was the first woman to win the Fields Medal, the highest honor a mathematician can receive.

Women In Science And Technology: Maryam Mirzakhani started breaking barriers for girls in math when she was in high school. She showed the world that women could solve complex math problems. Her work inspires mathematicians to this day.

Reading Made Fun: More than just an engaging story about Maryam Mirzakhani and her impact in the world of math, this biography also includes vocabulary, comprehension questions, a timeline, glossary, and an extension activity for added engagement.

Leveled Books: Vibrant illustrations and leveled text work together to engage children and promote reading comprehension skills. This book engages 1st—4th graders with fun facts and a love for math, with an inspiring message to follow your dreams.

Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781731643278
Publisher:	Rourke Educational Media
Publication date:	01/07/2021
Series:	Women in Science and Technology
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.80(w) x 10.10(h) x (d)
Lexile:	550L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

The Joy of Math 4

Breaking Barriers 8

Changing Math 14

Time Line 21

Glossary 22

Index 23

Text-Dependent Questions 23

Extension Activity 23

About the Author and Illustrator 24

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2021

Gr 2–5—The topic of women in science and technology enjoys popularity with many young readers, and these well-written volumes do a solid job of introducing them to four female scientists of note. The daughter of engineers, Ayanna Howard pursued her interest in robotics and created robots for Mars exploration and assisted disabled children. Maryam Mirzakhani loved mathematics and won the International Mathematical Olympiad two years in a row. Rachel Carson wrote about the dangerous effects of pesticides on the environment, and Tu Youyou led a team that discovered a cure for malaria. Colorful illustrations and attention to detail (robot earrings on Howard's ears; Mirzakhani's formulas on paper) greatly enhance the text. Though brief in scope, the books nonetheless provide the most interesting aspects of the subjects' careers and should inspire young readers in the sciences. VERDICT These engaging reads, especially about lesser-known scientists, will nicely enhance children's science and biography collections.

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