Nothing Stopped Sophie: The Story of Unshakable Mathematician Sophie Germain
Nothing Stopped Sophie: The story of Unshakable Mathematician Sophie Germain
Written by Cheryl Bardoe
Illustrated by Barbara McClintock
Suitable for: Tricycler - Bicycler
Summary:
This is a story of Sophie Germain, one of the pioneers of elasticity theory and the first woman to win a grand prize from Royal Academy of Sciences.
The book illustrates how she overcame obstacles and pursued her dream of being a mathematician while being a woman in a male-dominated field.
Plus point:
We consider the story of Sophie overcoming gender inequality and living during the French Revolution a valuable plus point for your child. Sophie’s circumstances reveal the importance of standing up for human rights and fighting injustice and inequality.
Discussion points with your kid:
What are you passionate about?
What do you think are the hardships that you are facing right now?
Do you know what pattern is? What do you think the pattern is here?
Where do you find “pattern” around you right now?
Where is France?
+ Bicyclers: Do you know what the French Revolution is?
