Book
The girl with a mind for math : the story of Raye Montague
Record details
- ISBN: 1943147426
- ISBN: 9781943147427
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Physical Description:
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 x 26 cm.
print - Publisher: Seattle, WA : The Innovation Press, [2018]
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Invalid ISBN printed on page facing title page is for a different book in the series. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and filmography. |
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| Subject: | Shipbuilding Marine engineering African American women Biography Engineers Biography Women marine engineers Biography Montague, Raye 1935- |
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Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Kenton County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Covington Branch | J B M759m (Text) | 33126022549053 | JBiography | Available | - |
| Erlanger Branch | J B M759m (Text) | 33126022549046 | JBiography | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Shares the story of Raye Montague, who overcame racism and sexism to achieve her dream of being an engineer, becoming the first woman to lead ship design for the United States Navy. - Baker & Taylor
Recounts to true story of Raye Montague, a gifted female African American mathematician and engineer whose perseverance in the face of sexism and racism during the 1940s-â70s earned her well-deserved praise as a pioneer who changed the course of ship design forever. - Bookmasters
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 Montagueâthe 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 persistedâfinally 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!
- Latest in the Amazing Scientists series focusing on ground-breaking women and women of color in the sciences
- Both previous titles selected as outstanding by NSTA; The Girl Who Thought in Pictures nominated for MD school library Black-Eyed Susan Award, among other reviews and citations
- Excellent for girls and STEM trend
- Backmatter is extensive, with lists of inventions, a timeline, and more information for grown-up readers
- Each title is created with the subject scientist approving and contributing materials and more for readers