Book Genre: Biography

Significant Figures: The Lives and Work of Great Mathematicians
“Significant Figures” is perhaps best suited for those who already have a degree of tolerance
The Snowflake Man: A Biography of Wilson A. Bentley
The Snowflake Man is more than just a biography of a snow crystal photographer. It’s
“The Strangest Man” is “a fascinating glimpse into the birth of quantum mechanics, through the
The Fractalist: Memoir of a Scientific Maverick
“The Fractalist” is fundamentally an adventure story about the life of a mathematical genius, presented
The Man Who Loved Only Numbers
“The Man Who Loved Only Numbers” is an engaging and entertaining read. It’s a wonderful
Some children’s math books start with formulas. On a Beam of Light begins with a
Madame Curie: A Biography
“Madame Curie” is more than just a historical account; it’s a profound exploration of perseverance,
The Periodic Table
“The Periodic Table” is not just a memoir; it’s considered Primo Levi’s crowning achievement and
The Double Helix
James D. Watson’s “The Double Helix: A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure
This isn’t your typical autobiography, and that’s what makes it so engaging. Rather than a
Snowflake Bentley
Reading Snowflake Bentley was like stepping back to my childhood days, when snowflakes felt like
Ideas And Opinions | Math Books | Abakcus
“Dunham writes for readers who are not experts, and they will enjoy his spicy anecdotes
A Mathematician's Apology by G. H. Hardy | Math Books | Abakcus
Prepare to be captivated by this thought-provoking book that delves into the world of applied
Alan Turing: The Enigma by Andrew Hodges | Math Books | Abakcus
British mathematician Alan Turing (1912–1954) made history. He enabled Allied-American control of the Atlantic during
The Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdős
The Boy Who Loved Math is an affectionate, spirited biography of Paul Erdős. It is
The Pleasure of Finding Things Out: The Best Short Works of Richard P. Feynman
The legend of Richard Feynman continues to captivate us even after his passing. With “the
Nothing Stopped Sophie: The Story of Unshakable Mathematician Sophie Germain
“Nothing Stopped Sophie” is a vital addition to historical and scientific literature for children and
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