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Maryam's Magic: The Story of Mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani - by Megan Reid (Hardcover)

Maryam's Magic: The Story of Mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani - by  Megan Reid (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"The first picture book about trailblazing mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman to win the world's most prestigious honor in mathematics"--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>From <em>Althea Gibson</em> author Megan Reid and rising star artist Aaliya Jaleel, illustrator of <em>Under My Hijab, </em> comes the first picture book about trailblazing mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman to win the world's most prestigious honor in mathematics. Perfect for fans of <em>Hidden Figures</em> and <em>Mae Among the Stars</em>. </strong></p> <p>As a little girl, Maryam Mirzakhani was spellbound by stories. She loved reading in Tehran's crowded bookstores, and at home she'd spend hours crafting her own tales on giant rolls of paper.</p> <p>Maryam loved school, especially her classes in reading and writing. But she did <em>not</em> like math. Numbers were nowhere near as interesting as the bold, adventurous characters she found in books. Until Maryam unexpectedly discovered a new genre of storytelling: In geometry, numbers became shapes, each with its own fascinating personality--making every equation a brilliant story waiting to be told.</p> <p>As an adult, Maryam became a professor, inventing new formulas to solve some of math's most complicated puzzles. And she made history by becoming the first woman--and the first Iranian--to win the Fields Medal, mathematics' highest award.</p> <p><em>Maryam's Magic</em> is the true story of a girl whose creativity and love of stories helped her--and the world--to see math in a new and inspiring way.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A rewarding picture-book biography."--ALA Booklist<br><br>"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<br><br>"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."--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br>

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