With colorful photographs and interactive examples, Bruce Goldstone introduces children to the ideas of something being possible, probable, or impossible. Each spread features an easy-to-understand scenario such as dice rolling, with questions about probable outcomes and simple explanations. In the vein of Great Estimations, this is a perfect book for getting across important math concepts in a…
You use number and measuring skills every day without even realizing - like when you're slicing a pizza! They let us plan, organize and work things out.
Get little kids excited with this bright series that will make learning basic skills fun.
The shapes in this book get mixed up, moved around, and reshaped into all kinds of animals. But can you guess which animal before they reshape? When you mix up certain shapes and move them around, do you know what buzzy things they reshape into? Ten fluttering dragonflies! Now what about shapes that reshape into jumpy things? Would you guess nine slimy frogs? Turn each page to find a pile of…
Whether you're making a film or aiming a basketball, maths is there to help! Find out how artists compose a picture, how skaters spin fast or slow, and the odds against goalkeepers saving penalties...
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Artwork inspired by traditional Indian miniature paintings - including a four-page gatefold - is "visually striking." - Publishers Weekly. "While there are other versions of this folktale available, none match Demi's for authenticity, illustrative grandeur, and textual clarity." - School Library Journal, starred review
Some of the nicest people hate mathematics! Especially kids who think mathematic=arithmatic. YUK! But the i hate mathematics! book is here to prove to you that mathematics is more than adding, substracting, dividing, multiplying, and other horrifying functions. You'll discover that mathematics is really schemes to get rich quick, games such as "creep" and "pig" riddles, things to do when you ha…
Facts and figures to fill an ocean! Learn to count from zero to fifty, counting even numbers by two. Sound complicated? Not so, with page after page of unique and fascinating sea creatures to discover. Four odd-looking Clown Triggerfish help make counting fun and, although they have been extinct for millions of years, you can count thirty-two fierce-looking Elasmosaurs.
The "foxy little fishes" are on the prowl, and their numbers diminish suspiciously fast. Until at last there's only one piranha left--a proud overeater--and alas! he dangerously overreaches himself. Perfect for reading aloud, this jaunty poem is sure to be devoured by all who enjoy seeing that the greedy get just what they deserve. Full-color illustrations.