The Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos
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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
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Published: 06/25/2013
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 10.17h x 8.30w x 0.36d
ISBN: 9781596433076
Age: Ages 4-8
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 159015 / Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos
Award: Cybils - Finalist
Award: Orbis Pictus Award - Honor Book
Award: Cook Prize - Winner
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Maryland Blue Crab Young Reader Award - Honor Book
Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nominee
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee
Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2013
School Library Journal 05/01/2013 pg. 92
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2013 pg. 106
Publishers Weekly 06/03/2013
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2013 pg. 511
Booklist 06/01/2013 pg. 82
New York Times Book Review 07/14/2013 pg. 14
New York Times Book Review 07/21/2013 pg. 22
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 - Superior,Well Above Average
Kirkus Best Picture Books 11/15/2013 pg. 56
NY Times Notable Bks of Year 12/08/2013 pg. 35
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2014 pg. 13
About the Author
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.