Hypatia grew up on the northern tip of Egypt in the city of Alexandria in the fourth century C.E. Tutored by her father, the mathematician Theon, H...
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Mar 06, 2010
Abigail
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A lovely picture-book biography of the fourth-century mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher, famed for her scholarship (as well as her beauty), Of Numbers and Stars was one of the official March selections for the Picture-Book Club, over in the Children's Books group. As someone who's long wanted to read more about Hypatia's life, someone who didn't even know there was a children's book available on the subject, I'm very pleased that it made the cut!
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Mar 09, 2010
Kathryn
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I feel very divided in reviewing this book, and torn between giving it three and four stars.
Things I like: This kid-friendly version of the story of Hypatia, a girl born Alexandria in the fourth century CE in a time when girls are not supposed to study philosophy or mathematics or science. But, Hypatia's dad totally rocks and declares that girls should be allowed to learn just as much as boys can and, being a scholar himself, sets out to teach his daughter everything he knows. H More...
Things I like: This kid-friendly version of the story of Hypatia, a girl born Alexandria in the fourth century CE in a time when girls are not supposed to study philosophy or mathematics or science. But, Hypatia's dad totally rocks and declares that girls should be allowed to learn just as much as boys can and, being a scholar himself, sets out to teach his daughter everything he knows. H More...
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Feb 26, 2010
Lisa
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Well, one way for me to tell what makes a successful book is finishing it and then wanting to learn much more than what was contained in the book. This book made me more curious about Hypatia and her life and times, probably more than is known, unfortunately.
This is one of six picture books being read in March over at the Children's Books group and I saved what I thought would be my favorite two books for last. I read this book second to last and it did not disappoint.
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This is one of six picture books being read in March over at the Children's Books group and I saved what I thought would be my favorite two books for last. I read this book second to last and it did not disappoint.
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Nov 27, 2010
Nicole
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For kids studying ancient civilizations, it's good to see an example of scholarly women. It doesn't go into much details, but shows that Hypatia was a woman interested in studying math, philosophy, geometry, and astronomy. The author's notes at the end explain that Hypatia was brutally killed for reasons that are not clear.
Sep 13, 2010
Luann
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I don't remember ever learning about Hypatia of Alexandria. But after reading this biography, I would love to learn more! This is a very well-done biography for children, and the perfect book for introducing children to Hypatia and this period in history. I think D. Anne Love hit the perfect balance of just enough detail to keep things interesting, yet not too much to bog the story down. Pam Paparone's illustrations are wonderful and also hit that perfect balance of simplicity with just enough d
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Jan 09, 2012
Abby
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Hypatia lived in the 4th century in Alexandria, Egypt. In a time when women were rarely educated, Hypatia was taught by her father and had an insatiable thirst for knowledge. She became a respected and well-known scholar of her time, giving lectures and advising other scientists and mathematicians. The art and text are paired beautifully here and back matter lists sources and additional information. A wonderful informational picture book, perfect for Women's History Month.
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Mar 04, 2008
sarafem
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For girls daring to be different, striving to break barriers, become mathematical and scientific geniuses, I could not recommend a book more highly than this one. This is a true story of Hypatia, a fourth century Alexandrian girl whose father said that she would get an education just like Egyptian boys. At that time women were not allowed to get an education at all, but her father used his influence as a professor to ensure that she got her opportunity. She became a respected scholar and teacher
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Mar 11, 2009
Sally
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Going to read in class. 32 pages. Don't need to buy.
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Loved the illustrations, and it was a nice overview of her life and contributions for kids. It kindly left out her "heresy" and murder.
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Loved the illustrations, and it was a nice overview of her life and contributions for kids. It kindly left out her "heresy" and murder.
Jul 22, 2008
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
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Very nice introduction for children to the life of Hypatia, 5th century A.D. mathematician and scientist. Now I want to read more!
Dec 29, 2011
Miriam
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The library does have this after all; they just typed starts into the catalog in place of stars.
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