Re: Math reference book needed

[Ya-huei Huang <huang@THE-COLLEGE.IWCTX.EDU>]

The Biographical Dictionary of Scientists (including Astronomy, Biology,
Chemistry, Engineering and Technology, Geology, Mathematics, and Physics).
Second Edition. Oxford University Press, 1994. $68.00, 891 pages
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On Wed, 1 Nov 1995, David Lindsey wrote:

> The Biographical Dictionary of Scientists : MATHEMATICIANS.  Peter
> Bedrick Books.  1986, c1985.  See if this one is still in print.
>
> On Wed, 1 Nov 1995, Gloria Knipp wrote:
>
> > Our new high school math series contains extra credit assignments for
> > students that require them to find biographical information on and/or
> > formulas developed by "obscure" mathematicians.  I need a suggestion for a
> > reference book that contains math biographies, etc. that is affordable.  We
> > are a small K-12 district with about 600 students so money is a factor.