{"product_id":"maryams-magic-the-story-of-mathematician-maryam-mirzakhani-isbn-9780062915962","title":"Maryam’s Magic: The Story of Mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom \u003cem\u003eAlthea Gibson\u003c\/em\u003e author Megan Reid and rising star artist Aaliya\u003cbr\u003eJaleel, illustrator of \u003cem\u003eUnder My Hijab,\u003c\/em\u003e comes the first picture book\u003cbr\u003eabout trailblazing mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman to win the\u003cbr\u003eworld’s most prestigious honor in mathematics. Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eHidden\u003cbr\u003eFigures\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMae Among the Stars\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a little girl, Maryam Mirzakhani was spellbound by stories. She loved\u003cbr\u003ereading in Tehran’s crowded bookstores, and at home she'd spend hours crafting\u003cbr\u003eher own tales on giant rolls of paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaryam loved school, especially her classes in reading and writing. But she\u003cbr\u003edid \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e like math. Numbers were nowhere near as interesting as the bold,\u003cbr\u003eadventurous characters she found in books. Until Maryam unexpectedly discovered\u003cbr\u003ea new genre of storytelling: In geometry, numbers became shapes, each with its\u003cbr\u003eown fascinating personality—making every equation a brilliant story waiting to\u003cbr\u003ebe told.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an adult, Maryam became a professor, inventing new formulas to solve some\u003cbr\u003eof math's most complicated puzzles. And she made history by becoming the first\u003cbr\u003ewoman—and the first Iranian—to win the Fields Medal, mathematics’ highest\u003cbr\u003eaward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaryam's Magic\u003c\/em\u003e is the true story of a girl whose creativity and love\u003cbr\u003eof stories helped her—and the world—to see math in a new and inspiring way.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for ALTHEA GIBSON: “A measured, well-researched winner.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for ALTHEA GIBSON: “A necessary addition to sports collections.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jaleel’s soft cartoons pair well with Reid’s words, reinforcing that Maryam was not just a math genius, but someone who loved books and used stories to solve tough problems….Highlighting an important figure, this book also demonstrates that one can excel in more than one field.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An inspiring life story and worthwhile addition for any library looking to enhance its collection of STEAM titles or biographies of noteworthy women from the Middle East.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A rewarding picture-book biography.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for ALTHEA GIBSON: “Reid’s story flows with the grace and power of Gibson herself….The expressive and exuberant digital artwork mirrors the tennis champ’s liveliness.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889394610405,"sku":"NP9780062915962","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062915962.jpg?v=1730231156","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/maryams-magic-the-story-of-mathematician-maryam-mirzakhani-isbn-9780062915962","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}