The Cyanide Ghost by Linda Stratmann
In a world where girls weren't expected to read, speak out, or teach, one woman dared to do it all-and more. Step into ancient Alexandria, a city bursting with books, stars, and ideas, and meet one of the most brilliant minds history nearly forgot.
This engaging nonfiction book introduces readers to a bold philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer who shattered the limits placed on her. She didn't just study what others had written-she questioned it, tested it, and taught it to students who traveled across deserts and seas to learn from her. From solving the secrets of the stars to explaining big ideas about how we think and what we know, her curiosity lit up minds across the ancient world.
Perfect for curious readers ages 7 to 12, this story brings to life not only an incredible person, but the powerful ideas she believed in-like thinking for yourself, asking hard questions, and standing strong for what's right. With clear language and a friendly voice, kids will discover why her courage still matters, how her ideas still shape the world, and why brave thinking is needed more than ever.
This is more than history-it's an invitation to be curious, to be bold, and to think big.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781800551978 |
| ISBN 10 | 1800551975 |
| Title | The Cyanide Ghost |
| Author | Linda Stratmann |
| Series | Mina Scarletti Mystery Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Sapere Books |
| Year published | 2021-02-23 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |