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A Mathematician Like Me
Striking illustrations and an empowering story combine to introduce young readers to the world of maths, creative thinking and problem-solving.
Setting off on a camping adventure with her cousin, Aliyah soon discovers that numbers are everywhere, whether it's counting out money at the shops, planning trips on the train or even stargazing in a forest. As Aliyah solves some sums of her own, she learns about the brilliant mathematicians who have helped us understand our world. Soon she can't wait to become a maths whizz too!
With pages encouraging kids to play maths games with their friends, this brilliant picture book written by engineer and TV presenter Dr Shini Somara unlocks a love of numbers and creative thinking, and celebrates women in STEM.
Also available in the series:
- A Scientist Like Me
- A Coder Like Me
- An Engineer Like Me
Setting off on a camping adventure with her cousin, Aliyah soon discovers that numbers are everywhere, whether it's counting out money at the shops, planning trips on the train or even stargazing in a forest. As Aliyah solves some sums of her own, she learns about the brilliant mathematicians who have helped us understand our world. Soon she can't wait to become a maths whizz too!
With pages encouraging kids to play maths games with their friends, this brilliant picture book written by engineer and TV presenter Dr Shini Somara unlocks a love of numbers and creative thinking, and celebrates women in STEM.
Also available in the series:
- A Scientist Like Me
- A Coder Like Me
- An Engineer Like Me
33 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2022
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About the author
Shini Somara
8 books4 followersDr. Shini Somara was awarded a Doctorate in Engineering in 2004 for her development of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), a digital simulation tool used by mechanical engineers to visualise how gases and liquids flow.
By predicting the behaviour of air around aircraft wings, Formula1 cars and buildings, (for example), CFD can help engineers optimise engineering design.
Shini specialised in fluid dynamics within "enclosed spaces" - which has been a focal point during the pandemic, where CFD was useful in understanding how air particles transport COVID19 in buildings.
Dr. Somara’s expertise in fluid dynamics has led her to speak at academic conferences on the ‘built environment’. She continues to speak and moderate panel discussions with experts, across a broad range of science and technology events.
Her passion, knowledge and fascination for innovation has led to multiple TV appearances as an engineering expert on Sky, Discovery, The Science Channel, UKTV, Yesterday Channels.
Since 2012, Dr. Somara has fronted several innovation television series, including The Health Show on BBC World News, TechKnow on Al Jazeera, Tomorrow’s Food on BBC1 and Razor on CGTN Europe.
The main objective of Shini's work today as a producer and broadcaster is to translate complex science and technology into engaging, accessible and informative content. Shini now broadcasts across all areas of science (including climate change, sustainability, health, food and energy) to popularises and democratise STEM. She wants to see more equality, diversity and inclusion in STEM - something she did not experience herself whilst studying and working in engineering. Her most impactful work to date includes:
Hosting Crash Course Physics - a x50 episode YouTube series, hosted by Shini on Advanced Placement Level Physics
(approx. 50 million views across entire series) - PBS Digital Studios.
Hosting Crash Course Engineering - x45 episode YouTube series hosted by Shini, on the various aspects of engineering.
(approx. 8 million views across entire series) - PBS Digital Studios.
Authoring children's books. Shini has published 6 books to date. Her seventh book will be published in Spring 2023. Shini also writes a regular article for E&T Magazine for the Institute of Engineering and Technology, about diversity and inclusion in engineering.
By predicting the behaviour of air around aircraft wings, Formula1 cars and buildings, (for example), CFD can help engineers optimise engineering design.
Shini specialised in fluid dynamics within "enclosed spaces" - which has been a focal point during the pandemic, where CFD was useful in understanding how air particles transport COVID19 in buildings.
Dr. Somara’s expertise in fluid dynamics has led her to speak at academic conferences on the ‘built environment’. She continues to speak and moderate panel discussions with experts, across a broad range of science and technology events.
Her passion, knowledge and fascination for innovation has led to multiple TV appearances as an engineering expert on Sky, Discovery, The Science Channel, UKTV, Yesterday Channels.
Since 2012, Dr. Somara has fronted several innovation television series, including The Health Show on BBC World News, TechKnow on Al Jazeera, Tomorrow’s Food on BBC1 and Razor on CGTN Europe.
The main objective of Shini's work today as a producer and broadcaster is to translate complex science and technology into engaging, accessible and informative content. Shini now broadcasts across all areas of science (including climate change, sustainability, health, food and energy) to popularises and democratise STEM. She wants to see more equality, diversity and inclusion in STEM - something she did not experience herself whilst studying and working in engineering. Her most impactful work to date includes:
Hosting Crash Course Physics - a x50 episode YouTube series, hosted by Shini on Advanced Placement Level Physics
(approx. 50 million views across entire series) - PBS Digital Studios.
Hosting Crash Course Engineering - x45 episode YouTube series hosted by Shini, on the various aspects of engineering.
(approx. 8 million views across entire series) - PBS Digital Studios.
Authoring children's books. Shini has published 6 books to date. Her seventh book will be published in Spring 2023. Shini also writes a regular article for E&T Magazine for the Institute of Engineering and Technology, about diversity and inclusion in engineering.
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December 31, 2024
Profesi ahli matematika mungkin belum populer di kalangan anak-anak. Apalagi dengan image bahwa matematika adalah pelajaran yang sulit. Padahal dalam kehidupan kita sehari-hari kita akan selalu menjumpai hal yang berhubungan dengan matematika.
Saat membaca buku ini bersama anakku, dia mengatakan beberapa hal dalam buku ini dia pelajari di sekolah, tapi buku ini menjelaskannya in a fun way.
Saat membaca buku ini bersama anakku, dia mengatakan beberapa hal dalam buku ini dia pelajari di sekolah, tapi buku ini menjelaskannya in a fun way.
March 4, 2023
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March 21, 2025
Aliyah punya sepupu yang bekerja di bidang astrostatistika. Sepupunya bertugas menghitung landasan pesawat ulang-aling di luar angkasa. Aliyah diajak berkemah oleh sepupunya itu. Karenanya mereka pun sama-sama ke kota untuk membeli perlengkapan berkemah. Selama perjalanan, sepupunya mengajari Aliyah bahwa matematika ada di setiap detail kehidupan di sekitarnya. Mulai dari menghitung diskon di toko, sampai menghitung sudut untuk memancang tenda. Buku menarik untuk memperkenalkan konsep matematika secara sederhana pada anak-anak.
February 17, 2022
Alisa läheb koos nõbu Robiniga matkale, aga enne on vaja teha ettevalmistusi. Tuleb välja, et erinevates poodides, rongis ja metsas jääb ette paljutki, mille kaudu saab tuua paralleele matemaatikasse- murrud, kujundid, ühikud. Tutvustatakse kuulsaid leidureid ja matemaatikuid. Lõpus on veel lõbus arvutamise mäng salajaste numbritega.
April 10, 2022
Tämä upposi meidän 7-vuotiaaseen täysin. Oppimista on vaan niin mahtava seurata. Fibonaccin lukujono jäi heti kerrasta mieleen ja kulmat opittiin ja kertomia laskettiin.
January 28, 2023
I love it! It is fun to read
May 29, 2024
Ilustrasi, pesan, gaya bahasa = pas banget buat bacaan anak-anak.
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