The Girl With a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague
- By Julia Finley Mosca
- Illustrated by Daniel Rieley
- Hardcover: 40 pages
- Ages: 7-10
- Grades: 2-5
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This is the remarkable story of Raye Montague―the 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. She would learn that sexism and racial inequality would challenge that dream at every turn and she kept her greatest career accomplishment a secret for decades. The gifted mathematician persisted and prevailed, and gained a well-deserved place 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!.
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- By Julia Finley Mosca
- Illustrated by Daniel Rieley
- Hardcover: 40 pages
- Ages: 7-10
- Grades: 2-5
- Product Description
-
This is the remarkable story of Raye Montague―the 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. She would learn that sexism and racial inequality would challenge that dream at every turn and she kept her greatest career accomplishment a secret for decades. The gifted mathematician persisted and prevailed, and gained a well-deserved place 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!.
