You can't built a bridge, bake a cake or even do your shopping without maths, but many children (and adults) are put off it at school because it can seem pretty tricky and, dare we say it, boring...50 Amazing Things Kids Need to Know About Maths will help you over your maths hurdles once and for all. Packed with hundreds of amazing puzzles, games and facts, each chapter breaks down the basics in a fun, accessible way. The weird and wonderful scenarios will entertain as much as they inform, and make learning maths a breeze. Key concepts are explored through 50 fun chapters, including: How to measure a mountain; How to be a codebreaker; How to travel at the speed of light; How to count to infinity; How to build a skyscraper; How to make a rainbow; How to solve crime; How to fly an aeroplane; How to survive an Arctic winter. Specifically written by an expert educational author, this book reinforces the National Curriculum for Mathematics and is suitable for children of all abilities aged 7-11 years.
Categories:
- Children's Books
Publisher : Quercus
Author : Rooney, Anne
Language : English
Published :2011-01-01
Number Of Pages : 192
Binding : hardcover
ISBN-10 : 1848661487
ISBN-13 : 9781848661486
Item weight : 1.05 lb
Dimensions : 0.9 in x 6.9 in x 7.9 in
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