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Mathematicians Are Counting the Stars!

Name: Mathematicians Are Counting the Stars!
ISBN: 9781915569240

By Saskia Gwinn

Could maths help a family uncover life beyond Earth—and secrets hidden in everyday life?

informative inspiring colourful accessible

Genres

Non-fiction Graphic Novels Biography

What is Mathematicians Are Counting the Stars! about?

What can maths help us discover? Follow a curious family as they explore the surprising work of mathematicians around the world. Maths can reveal how fast animals move, what happens inside our bodies, how computer games are coded, how buildings stand tall and how scientists search the skies for life beyond Earth. Along the way, meet more than 20 real mathematicians, including Katherine Johnson, Alan Turing and Rosalind Franklin. Short biographies at the end introduce even more fascinating people and their achievements.

About the author

Saskia Gwinn loves writing imaginative and inspiring books for children. She enjoys exploring the wonders of the world and sharing fun facts in her stories. Saskia is known for her book 'Every Word Tells a Story', which helps readers discover the fascinating origins of words. She hopes her books will make you curious and excited to learn more!

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2024

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