Mathical Honor Books

Women can do the math in this intriguing story about the first woman to receive a doctorate in mathematics that required original research.

David Blackwell is regarded as a brilliant mathematician whose contributions helped to lay the foundation for new fields such as information theory. That he was an African-American working in the years before and during the Civil Rights Movement makes his accomplishments that much more remarkable.

A fun and interactive look at codes throughout history, from Caesar's battlefield message to contemporary hackers.

Here are twenty-six bite-size chapters on the hidden mathematical marvels that encrypt our email, enchant our senses, and even keep us alive—from the sine waves we hear as “music” to the mysterious golden ratio.

Without the incredible behind-the-scenes work of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, the moon landing would not have been possible.

This book is a gorgeous ode to something vital but rarely celebrated. In the eyes of this little girl, math takes its place alongside painting, drawing and song as a way to ponder the beauty of the world.

Is Two a Lot? is a wonderfully charming and authentic exchange between mother and child. Annie Watson’s story makes numbers tangible, and Rebecca Evans’s illustrations bring them to life.

In this delightful board book with striking images, Christopher Silas Neal combines animals and shapes to form a unique, inventive objective.

Children will learn to count from 1 to 10 as they travel with the tiger to each new adventure in this beautiful book of friendship.

Whimsical and imaginative, this poetic ode to all that is round and full of wonder inspires curiosity and wonder for this (round) little earth we call home.

Based on a true story, All of the Above is the delightful and suspenseful story of four inner city students and their quest to build the world’s largest tetrahedron.

Meet Raye Montague―the hidden mastermind who made waves in the U.S. Navy!