A Mathematician Like Me

A young girl named Aliyah goes on a camping trip with her cousin and discovers the importance of numbers in everyday life. Through solving math problems, she learns about mathematicians who have helped us understand the world and becomes inspired to become a math whiz herself. This book encourages kids to love math and creative thinking and celebrates women in STEM.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Young readers are invited to explore the captivating realm of mathematics, creative thinking, and problem-solving through a captivating combination of striking illustrations and an empowering narrative.

Embarking on a camping adventure with her cousin, Aliyah soon realizes that numbers permeate every aspect of our lives, from counting coins at the store to organizing train trips and even stargazing in a forest. As Aliyah tackles math problems on her own, she discovers the remarkable mathematicians who have contributed to our understanding of the world. Her enthusiasm for mathematics grows, and she dreams of becoming a math wizard herself.

This remarkable picture book, penned by engineer and TV presenter Dr. Shini Somara, fosters a love for numbers and encourages creative thinking. It also celebrates women in STEM, with pages that encourage kids to engage in math games with their friends.

The series also includes three other titles: "A Scientist Like Me," "A Coder Like Me," and "An Engineer Like Me," each of which offers inspiring stories and encourages young readers to pursue their passions in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Weight: 222g
Dimension: 274 x 250 x 6 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526361981