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Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Description
In this clever guide, readers previously daunted by algebra, logic, algorithms, and all things math will discover they are better at it than they thought. This resource explores the math brain and demonstrates to readers that they use math skills all the time -- they just don't know it yet. Packed with math activities and puzzles.
5) Bedtime math
Author
Series
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
c2013.
Physical Desc
85 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Description
Presents a selection of 120 math problems designed to be solved in a bedtime environment to help promote child receptiveness to mathematical concepts, combining brief stories with three math questions per spread for preschoolers and elementary-aged children.
Author
Publisher
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
453 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Description
A mathematician and comedian offers games, puzzles, and hands-on activities to help those with a fear of math understand and enjoy the logical tools and abstract concepts of the subject normally only accessible at college-level study.
8) Go figure!
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
96 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 29 cm.
Description
A collection of math activities that include brainteasers, magic tricks, and mind-reading games. Presents mathematical marvels such as why daisies always have 34, 55, or 89 petals, why all the world's phone numbers appear in pi, and other paradoxes that will make readers look at numbers in a whole new way.
Author
Series
Wayside School volume 5
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c1994
Physical Desc
94 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Description
Join Mrs. Jewls's class and try solving over fifty math puzzles and brainteasers.
Author
Series
Wayside School volume 4
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
89 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Description
Book Description: Everyone take out your spelling books," said Mrs. Jewls. "It's time for arithmetic." Sue is so excited for her first day at Wayside School. But things at Wayside are far from normal-and Sue's teacher, Mrs. Jewls, is completely wacky. She expects the students to add and subtract words! Sue has never heard of anything so ridiculous. She knows adding apples plus oranges is impossible...or is it? Anything can happen at Wayside...
Author
Formats
Description
Discover secret math and science tricks to creating art! This title introduces young readers to the sciences, with a creative twist. Math and science educational pages are interspersed with Cool String Art activities that offer practical applications of the information students learn in class. All activities include how-to photos, easy instructions, and clear explanations. Reinforce Common Core Standards in reading, math, and science, while making...
Author
Series
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
91 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Description
"In Bedtime Math, math and fun facts combine for one wacky and wild adventure! Now kids can discover the truth behind all their favorite things: marshmallows, Coca-Cola, astronaut ice cream, and more!"--
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
1 DVD videodisc (ca. 153 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Join Maisy the lovable mouse and all her friends for adventure and good times. It's a fun-filled morning for Maisy when she drives a choo-choo train, learns to count with her animal friends, and helps with the harvest on the farm.
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
c2013
Physical Desc
x, 340 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Description
An approachable and illuminating history of mathematics as told through fourteen of its greatest problems, Visions of Infinity reveals how mathematicians the world over are rising to the challenges set by their predecessors--and how the enigmas of the past inevitably surrender to the powerful techniques of the present.
Series
Publisher
Walt Disney Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2005
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 78 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Join Mickey, Donald, Goofy and the gang as you go on a reading and math adventures. Learn about counting; how to share fairly; work on problem-solving; reading and comprehension skills; and how to work in a chronological order.
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