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The Boy Who Loved Math : The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos
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The Boy Who Loved Math : The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos Hardcover - 2013

by Heiligman, Deborah

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With a simple, lyrical text and richly layered illustrations, this is a beautiful introduction to the world of math and a fascinating look at the unique character traits that made a noted mathematicianN"Uncle Paul"Na great man. Full color.

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Roaring Brook Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
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  • Title The Boy Who Loved Math : The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos
  • Author Heiligman, Deborah
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition Third Printing
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 48
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Roaring Brook Press, New York
  • Date 2013-06-25
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Maps, Price on Product - Canadian
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 4219641-6
  • ISBN 9781596433076 / 1596433078
  • Weight 0.78 lbs (0.35 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.17 x 8.3 x 0.36 in (25.83 x 21.08 x 0.91 cm)
  • Ages 05 to 08 years
  • Grade levels K - 3
  • Reading level 550
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 20th Century
  • Library of Congress subjects Mathematicians - Hungary, Erdios, Paul
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2012029744
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

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About the author

Deborah Heiligman has written numerous books for young readers, including Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith, a National Book Award finalist. She lives in New York City.

LeUyen Pham has illustrated dozens of books for kids, including God's Dream by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Freckleface Strawberry by Julianne Moore, and her own Big Sister, Little Sister.