The girl with a mind for math : the story of Raye Montague (Amazing scientists 3.)
by Mosca, Julia Finley (Author)
Series
Summary
This is a rhyming-text picture book about Raye Montague. 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 accompl... Full description
Summary: |
This is a rhyming-text picture book about Raye Montague. 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.--Dust jacket. |
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Item Description: |
Invalid ISBN printed on page facing title page is for a different book in the series. |
Physical Description: |
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 x 26 cm. |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and filmography. |
ISBN: |
9781943147427 1943147426 |
Author Notes: |
JULIA FINLEY MOSCA is a copywriter and former journalist who spent more than a decade in Hollywood crafting messages for money. After working with such recognizable brands as Entertainment Tonight, Yahoo!, American Greetings, and JibJab, she landed her most rewarding job yet--mom to one ferociously curious and spunky little girl. The Amazing Scientists series marks Mosca's debut into the magical world of children's books. |