Kids Book Index
Laurie Wallmark, illustrated by Yevgenia Nayberg
Sophie Kowalevski was both a brilliant mathematician and a talented writer. Creative work nurtured her mathematical research, giving her a flexibility of thought she treasured.
Seven Golden Rings: A Tale of Music and MathRajani LaRocca, illustrated by Archana SreenivasanIn this clever, convivial picture book, an Indian boy untangles a mathematical conundrum to win a place at the Rajah's court. In ancient India, a boy named Bhagat travels to the Rajah's city, hoping to ensure his family's prosperity by winning a place at court as a singer.Grades 3–5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Code Breaker, Spy Hunter: How Elizebeth Friedman Changed the Course of Two World WarsLaurie Wallmark, illustrated by Brooke SmartHer story came to light when her secret papers were finally declassified in 2015. From thwarting notorious rumrunners with only paper and pencil to “counter-spying into the minds and activities of” Nazis, Elizebeth held a pivotal role in the early days of US cryptology.Grades 3–5For the same age or grade groupView book details
Hedy Lamarr’s Double Life: Hollywood Legend and Brilliant InventorLaurie Wallmark, illustrated by Katy WuAn Austrian émigrée found fame as a Hollywood movie star and belated recognition as an inventor.Five to NineFor the same age or grade groupView book details