The Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos
by Deborah Heiligman and LeUyen Pham
Most people think of mathematicians as solitary, working away in isolation. And,... read more
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- Grade
- 1-5
- Genre
- Biography
- Nonfiction
- Picture Book
Year Published 2013
Word Count 1,619
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 550L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 159015, 0.5 AR Points
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- Subject Headings
- Hungary
- Mathematicians--Hungary--Biography--Juvenile literature
- Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction
- Erdős, Paul, 1913-1996--Juvenile literature
- Mathematicians
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Mathematics | General
- Erdios, Paul
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Science & Technology
- Lists With This Book
- Math
Our Original Resources 8
Meet-the-Illustrator Recording with LeUyen Pham about The Boy Who Loved Math
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Deborah Heiligman
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Audio Name Pronunciation with LeUyen Pham
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Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with Deborah Heiligman
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Audio Name Pronunciation with LeUyen Pham
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Author Interviews 19
Meet-the-Illustrator Recording with LeUyen Pham
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Interview with Deborah Heiligman
Created by SCBWI - Eastern PA - Penn & Ink
On letting the manuscript cool with Deborah Heiligman
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Remembering great teachers with Deborah Heiligman
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On becoming a writer with Deborah Heiligman
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On starting with questions with Deborah Heiligman
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On never trusting just one source with Deborah Heiligman
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On research treasure hunts with Deborah Heiligman
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On writing about religion with Deborah Heiligman
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On the INK Think Tank with Deborah Heiligman
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On joining a writers group with Deborah Heiligman
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On exploring new genres with Deborah Heiligman
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Interview with LeUyen Pham
Created by Webesteem Art & Design Magazine
Interview with LeUyen Pham
Created by Children's Book Review
Interview with LeUyen Pham
Created by Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast
Interview with LeUyen Pham
Created by KidLit TV
Interview with LeUyen Pham
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Interview with LeUyen Pham
Created by Kids Ask Authors podcast
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 6
Nonfiction Read and Respond Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Extension Activities from RIF Literacy Central
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Teacher's Guide from Indiana Library Federation
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Discussion Questions from Unleashing Readers
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Awards & Distinctions 7
Mathical Book Prize, 2015-2023
Honor, 2016
Orbis Pictus Award, 2000-2023
Honor, 2014
Cook Prize, 2012-2023
Winner, 2014
ALSC Notable Children's Books, 1995-2023
Commended, 2014
Junior Library Guild Selections, 2012-2023
Biography Selection, 2013
Lasting Connections, 2000 - 2020
Selection, 2013
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