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The numbers race how Shakuntala Devi's mathematical mind zoomed around the world

"A picture book biography of record-breaking Indian mathematician Shakuntala Devi as she takes on the world's toughest math problems"-- Provided by publisher.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Rajan, Rekha S. (Author)
Other Authors:	Prabhat, Chaaya (Illustrator)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Beach Lane Books, [2026]
Edition:	First edition.
Subjects:	Shakuntala Devi, > 1929-2013 > Juvenile nonfiction. Women mathematicians > India > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction. Mathematicians > India > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction. Biographies > Juvenile.
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Summary:	"A picture book biography of record-breaking Indian mathematician Shakuntala Devi as she takes on the world's toughest math problems"-- Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:	48 pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 31 cm
Audience:	Ages 4-8 Grades 2-3
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:	9781665957052 1665957050
Author Notes:	Dr. Rekha S. Rajan is a musician, classically trained opera singer, and the USA TODAY bestselling author of over fifteen books for kids and adults, including the This Is Music board book series, Can You Dance Like a Peacock? , Amazing Landmarks , That Swingin' Sound! , and The Numbers Race . She has a doctorate and a master's in music education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and a master's in education from Roosevelt University, where she also received a bachelor's degree in music. Rekha lives in Chicago with her husband and children. Learn more at RekhaSRajan.com. Chaaya Prabhat is a graphic designer, illustrator, and lettering artist from Chennai, India. She received her master's in graphic design from Savannah College of Art and Design and now works on picture books, covers, and digital illustration projects. Her books include Anni Dreams of Biryani by Namita Moolani Mehra, Glitter Everywhere! by Chris Barton, A Taste of Honey by Rebecca Sheir, and The Numbers Race by Rekha S. Rajan. Chaaya now lives in Goa, India. Learn more at ChaayaPrabhat.com.