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Mathematicians Are People, Too: Stories from the Lives of Great Mathematicians (Mathematicians Are People, Too)

by Luetta Reimer and Wilbert Reimer

Relive the discoveries of mathematicians throughout time with these short memorable accounts of their lives. Included in each story is information about their work. Retold for elementary and middle school children, these stories will be sure to cultivate their interest in many areas of mathematics!

Importance: Stars-5-0
Topic: history
Age Level: middle school
You'll use it weekly

This math-mom.com review was last updated on Dec 07, 2005.

Mathematicians Are People, Too: Stories from the Lives of Great Mathematicians (Mathematicians Are People, Too)