SENEFER
Author: Beatrice Lumpkin
Illustrator: Linda Nickens
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Number of pages: 32
Publisher: Africa World Press (USA) First published in: 1992 Format: Picturebook Is the mathematical focus explicit in the story? Yes Is this story part of a mathematics story series? No Click here to preview and/or purchase this book via the Amazon (UK) website Synopsis by the author/publisher
A Young Genius in Old Egypt is the exciting story of Senefer, an African child in ancient Egypt. Senefer was a carpenter's son who became a famous mathematician and engineer. The story of his adventures brings to life the rich culture of ancient Egypt and the African tradition of excellence in mathematics and science. Senefer's love of numbers shows young readers that mathematics can be fun. Other role models include, Nefert, Senefer's mother who taught him how to value work, and the female Pharaoh of Egypt, Hatshepsut. |
“Ten strokes for 10? No, for ten Senefer wrote n which looks like a "U" upside down.”
Recommended age range:
6+ years old
Relevant mathematics topics:
Mathematicians
Possible teaching activities:
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6+ years old
Relevant mathematics topics:
Mathematicians
Possible teaching activities:
At MathsThroughStories.org, we believe that stories can be meaningfully incorporated in mathematics teaching in different ways. Thus, we are inviting you to share your experience of how you have used this story in your mathematics lesson with other members of the community. By sharing your experience with us, you will be added to our team of On-line Contributors here, where you can also find our submission guideline.
