by Deborah Heiligman (Author), Leuyen Pham (Illustrator)
Most people think of mathematicians as solitary, working away in isolation. And, it's true, many of them do. But Paul Erdos never followed the usual path. At the age of four, he could ask you when you were born and then calculate the number of seconds you had been alive in his head. But he didn't learn to butter his own bread until he turned twenty. Instead, he traveled around the world, from one mathematician to the next, collaborating on an astonishing number of publications. 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 Uncle Paul a great man.
A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2013 A New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of 2013
Author Biography
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.
Number of Pages: 48
Dimensions: 0.36 x 10.17 x 8.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 25, 2013
Award: Cybils (2013)
Award: Orbis Pictus Award (2014)
Award: Cook Prize (2014)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.4
Point Value: 0.5
