"Pierre de Fermat" by Chad Boutin explores the life and legacy of the mathematician known for his contributions to number theory and his famous Last Theorem. The narrative delves into Fermat's intellectual journey in 17th-century France, showcasing his innovative thinking and correspondence with contemporaries. Through a blend of historical context and personal anecdotes, the book illustrates how Fermat's work laid the groundwork for modern mathematics. It highlights the challenges he faced, his passion for exploration, and the enduring mystery of his theorem, ultimately painting a portrait of a mind that changed the course of mathematical history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Profiles in Mathematics .

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade-10th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 12-15 years.

There are 144 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2008 by Morgan Reynolds Publishing .