Hypatia: A children's book about an inspiring woman, a philosopher, astronomer and mathematician who went completely against the norms of the time - Paperback

by Stamatis Papadakis (Author), Nikos Yanopulos (Illustrator), Elisavet Arkolaki (Editor)

Help kids ages 5 to 9 discover the life of Hypatia-a story about a remarkable woman from antiquity, a true symbol of feminism, a trailblazer.

Born around the year 360 in Alexandria, Egypt, Hypatia was a female Greek philosopher, astronomer, mathematician, and inventor who went completely against the norms of the time, yet gained tremendous respect for her great mind and accomplishments. In a field dominated by men, she was remarkably admired, looked up to, and respected. She was well-traveled and educated, she became a scholar, a teacher, and an inventor. Her passion and life purpose was the pursuit of knowledge to which she remained faithful till the very end.

This Hypatia picture book for kids includes:

• A foreword by the historical editor of this book, Nikolaos Pagonis, Historian-Archaeologist and Specialist in Special Education
• Hypatia's story
• Vivid and colorful illustrations by Nikos Yanopulos, a multiple award-winning Greek illustrator
• Bibliography

The same book is also available in an English-Greek edition https: //www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNNTCN73/