Cover of Of numbers and stars

Of numbers and stars

by D. Anne Love

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Journey back to ancient Alexandria and meet Hypatia, a brilliant girl who mastered reading, math, and the stars when few girls could. As she grows, her wisdom attracts scholars from around the world eager to learn from her, making her a celebrated teacher and thinker. Discover how her guidance helped create amazing inventions and inspired many minds.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalWomen MathematiciansPhilosophyScience & NatureBiography

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0823416216
Published
2006
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
892

Genres

Mathematicians

Subjects

Hypatia, d. 415 -- Juvenile literature.Hypatia, d. 415.Mathematicians -- Egypt -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Women mathematicians -- Egypt -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Philosophers -- Egypt -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Women philosophers -- Egypt -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Mathematicians.Philosophers.Women -- Biography.