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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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  • Title The Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos
  • Author Heiligman, Deborah
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition Third Printing
  • Condition UsedVeryGood
  • 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 # 531ZZZ00JHB9_ns
  • 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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Citations

  • Booklist, 06/01/2013, Page 82
  • Booklist Ed Choice Youth, 01/01/2014, Page 13
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 07/01/2013, Page 511
  • Horn Book Magazine, 05/01/2013, Page 106
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2013, Page 0
  • Kirkus Best Picture Books, 11/15/2013, Page 56
  • Kirkus Reviews, 04/15/2013, Page 0
  • New York Times Book Review, 07/14/2013, Page 14
  • NY Times Notable Bks of Year, 12/08/2013, Page 35
  • Publishers Weekly, 06/03/2013, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 05/01/2013, Page 92

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.