The Collins Big Cat - Band 11+/Lime Plus

Born in 18th century France, Sophie Germain was not allowed to learn Maths, because she was a girl. Sophie went undercover to learn Maths in secret, using a boy''s name as a code name. There was just one problem. Sophie was so good at Maths, people wanted to meet her. Would her cover be blown? Lime Plus/Band 11+ books provide challenging plots and vocabulary as well as opportunities to practise inference, prediction and reading stamina. Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities. Rachael Davis is a mixed-raced children''s author, represented by literary agent Alice Williams. She studied Mathematics at the University of Oxford, where she extensively researched the life and works of Sophie Germain. A few years later, she did a masters in English Literature at the University of Surrey and became a full-time writer. Sophie Germain is a true inspiration to Rachael and it is Rachael''s hope that the story of this tenacious undercover mathematician will continue to inspire generations to come.

About the author

Rachael Davis is a mixed-raced children's author, represented by literary agent Alice Williams. She lives in Hampshire with her husband and two young daughters and loves the magic of getting lost in a good book. She studied Mathematics at Oxford University and then went to work in Finance. A few years later, her mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer and Rachael decided life was too short not to do what you love. She left her job, did a masters in English Literature at Surrey University, became a full-time writer, and has never looked back.
Rachael writes for children of all ages, both fiction and non-fiction, and is passionate about showcasing diversity and mental wellness. Her debut picture book, I am NOT a Prince (Hachette, January 2022), is illustrated by Beatrix Hatcher. Rachael also writes reading scheme books and is a judge for the inaugural Jericho Prize for Black-British children's writers.
You can find Rachael on social media: @RachDavisAuthor

Product details

• Authors: Rachael Davis
• Assisted by: Alice Negri (Illustration)
• Publisher: Collins Reference
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.01.2022
• EAN: 9780008476304
• ISBN: 978-0-00-847630-4
• Dimensions: 148 mm x 210 mm x 4 mm
• Series: Collins Big Cat
• Subjects: Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; English, REFERENCE / Directories, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Mathematics / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / Europe, History of mathematics, Biography: philosophy and social sciences, For National Curriculum Key Stage 1 (England and Wales), For National Curriculum Key Stage 1, For primary education, Educational: English language: readers & reading schemes, Interest age: from c 6 years, Educational: Mathematics and numeracy, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / Reading & Phonics, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Elementary, Mathematics & numbers