Math Equals: Biographies of Women Mathematicians+Related Activities

by Teri Perl

Observes the lives of nine women mathematicians and their particular contributions in the areas of number theory, calculus, topography, and abstract algebra

Genres: Biography, Mathematics

250 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1978

Reviews

[Laurie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a ground-breaking book when written and is still a wonderful introduction to women in math, along with accessible, fun math activities. Very influential!

[Selda Nayir · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is a nice summary of prominent female mathematicians such as Sophia Germain Sonya Kovalevky, and Mary Somerville. I liked that author also has included mathematical problems at the end of all section which provide good practices

[Patricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

More research about Mary Somerville brought me to this book, by the same author who wrote Math Equals. This book is written for the middle school/high school level and the Discovery Activities are more difficult. A well-done book, I may return to it in the future.