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The boy who loved math: the improbable life of Paul Erdős
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Author:
Heiligman, Deborah.
Contributors:
Pham, LeUyen, illustrator.
Published:
New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2013.
Physical Desc:
37 pages : col. ill. ; 26 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 0.5
Lexile measure:
AD: Adult Directed 550L
Rating:
3-8.
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An introduction to the unconventional life of the eminent mathematician describes the phenomenal math talents he demonstrated from an early age while revealing how he was often stymied by everyday tasks.

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Erdős, Paul, -- 1913-1996 -- Juvenile literature.
Mathematicians -- Hungary -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Format:
Book
Edition:
1st ed.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781596433076
Accelerated Reader:
LG
Level 3.4, 0.5 Points
Lexile code:
AD: Adult Directed
Lexile measure:
550

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Description
An introduction to the unconventional life of the eminent mathematician describes the phenomenal math talents he demonstrated from an early age while revealing how he was often stymied by everyday tasks.
Target Audience
3-8.
Target Audience
AD 550,Lexile.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,LG,3.4,0.5,159015.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Heiligman, D., & Pham, L. (2013). The boy who loved math: the improbable life of Paul Erdős. New York, Roaring Brook Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Heiligman, Deborah and LeUyen, Pham. 2013. The Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdős. New York, Roaring Brook Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Heiligman, Deborah and LeUyen, Pham, The Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdős. New York, Roaring Brook Press, 2013.

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Heiligman, Deborah. and LeUyen Pham. The Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdős. New York, Roaring Brook Press, 2013.

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