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"Refreshingly, Sophie Germain's story not only reminds us of the importance of perseverance, it recalls a time when discoveries were often made by hard-working amateurs--for the fun of it."—The New York Times
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Graceful and lyrical...an inspiring portrait of the plucky, self-taught mathematician.
- The Horn Book
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* "A compelling biography...a lesson in perseverance.... A highly recommended addition to the growing number of books about women who have made significant contributions to knowledge.
- School Library Connection, starred review
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Masterly... a superb picture book biography.
- The Wall Street Journal
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"Bardoe's text is concise and clear, right down to kid-tailored explanations of Sophie's mathematical pursuits. McClintock's line and watercolor scenes are an engaging meld of literal scene-setting and whimsical mathematical symbolism."—BCCB
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Engaging.... Inspiring.
- Booklist
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McClintock's scenes of 18th-century France are infused with a golden glow; numbers loom along city streets and burst from Germain's quill pen. Bardoe concludes this warm biography by emphasizing how later mathematicians built upon Germain's work.
- Publishers Weekly
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* "The artwork...is truly a sight to behold.... A highly recommended choice.
- School Library Journal, starred review
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This portrait of a quiet heroine is elegant, striking, and sure to inspire.
- Kirkus Reviews
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"Bardoe writes with precision and expert pacing.... [And] what McClintock accomplishes here is also a thing of wonder.... It's a remarkable story in an elegantly packaged piece of nonfiction.... Truly inspiring."—Julie Danielson, 7 Impossible Things
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Bardoe and McClintock have...gone into new territory, tried new artistic techniques, and brought to life ideas that until now have never been displayed in this way in a biography for kids.... I love this book.
- Elizabeth Bird, A Fuse #8 Production
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A Bank Street College Best Children's Book of 2018
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An Amelia Bloomer List Selection 2019
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A National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and Children's Book Council (CBC) Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12A National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) Best STEM BookA National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Orbis Pictus Recommended BookCCBC Choices 2019
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A Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Selection 20192019 Mathical Award Winner, Grades K-2A Booklinks Lasting Connections PickAn Evanston Public Library Best Book for Kids—-
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