Women Who Count

Honoring African American Women Mathematicians

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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Beskrivning

Women Who Count: Honoring African American Women Mathematicians is a children's activity book highlighting the lives and work of 29 African American women mathematicians, including Dr. Christine Darden, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Dorothy Vaughan from the award-winning book and movie Hidden Figures. It is a must-read for parents and children alike.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2019-08-30
Mått:216 x 279 x 11 mm
Vikt:385 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:143
Förlag:American Mathematical Society
ISBN:9781470448899

Utforska kategorier

Matematik inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Mer om författaren

Shelly M. Jones, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT

Recensioner i media

I applaud the author's creativity! This activity book is a unique way to expose children early to mathematical ideas and to a part of American history that is not readily accessible at a young age." - Dr. Sylvia T. Bozeman"Realize your 'Dream Job'. Then work to make that your reality!" - Dr. Christine Darden"Diversity of representative images of Black women in all facets of life is so important for all. Thank you to Shelly Jones for providing a platform to celebrate the contributions of Black women to mathematics." - Dr. Candice Price"Once you have learned to think as a mathematician, in a structured and strategic manner, you can solve all kinds of problems. This activity book is the beginning toolbox for aspiring problem solvers!" - Dr. Shree Whitaker Taylor"The work Dr. Jones is doing is essential to promoting awareness and inclusion in the mathematical sciences." - Dr. Christina Eubanks-Turner"This is a great endeavor! I'm looking forward to meeting the kids inspired by the book!" - Dr. Chelsea Walton"The Euler Paths activity. Love it; a fun challenge." - Teacher"The Quadrilateral Transformations activity has students making predictions and checking their own work. Love this activity!" - Teacher

Innehållsförteckning

The firstsThe pioneersThe un-hidden figuresThe contemporary firstsSelected activity answer keysReferencesAbout the authorAbout the illustratorPhoto credits.