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Women Who Count Shelly M. Jones

Women Who Count By Shelly M. Jones

Women Who Count by Shelly M. Jones

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Summary

A children's activity book highlighting the lives and work of 29 African American women mathematicians, including Dr Christine Darden, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Dorothy Vaughan from the award-winning book and movie Hidden Figures. This is a must-read for parents and children alike.

Women Who Count Summary

Women Who Count: Honoring African American Women Mathematicians by Shelly M. Jones

Women Who Count: Honoring African American Women Mathematicians is a children's activity book highlighting the lives and work of 29 African American women mathematicians, including Dr. Christine Darden, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Dorothy Vaughan from the award-winning book and movie Hidden Figures. It is a must-read for parents and children alike.

Women Who Count Reviews

I applaud the author's creativity! This activity book is a unique way to expose children early to mathematical ideas and to a part of American history that is not readily accessible at a young age. - Dr. Sylvia T. Bozeman

Realize your 'Dream Job'. Then work to make that your reality! - Dr. Christine Darden

Diversity of representative images of Black women in all facets of life is so important for all. Thank you to Shelly Jones for providing a platform to celebrate the contributions of Black women to mathematics. - Dr. Candice Price

Once you have learned to think as a mathematician, in a structured and strategic manner, you can solve all kinds of problems. This activity book is the beginning toolbox for aspiring problem solvers! - Dr. Shree Whitaker Taylor

The work Dr. Jones is doing is essential to promoting awareness and inclusion in the mathematical sciences. - Dr. Christina Eubanks-Turner

This is a great endeavor! I'm looking forward to meeting the kids inspired by the book! - Dr. Chelsea Walton

The Euler Paths activity. Love it; a fun challenge. - Teacher

The Quadrilateral Transformations activity has students making predictions and checking their own work. Love this activity! - Teacher

About Shelly M. Jones

Shelly M. Jones, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT

Table of Contents

  • The firsts
  • The pioneers
  • The un-hidden figures
  • The contemporary firsts
  • Selected activity answer keys
  • References
  • About the author
  • About the illustrator
  • Photo credits.

    Additional information

    GOR013061773
    9781470448899
    1470448890
    Women Who Count: Honoring African American Women Mathematicians by Shelly M. Jones
    Shelly M. Jones
    Used - Very Good
    Paperback
    American Mathematical Society
    20190901
    143
    N/A
    Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
    This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

    Customer Reviews - Women Who Count