Discover the wonders of mathematics with this beautifully illustrated, inspirational, and accessible book. This title is packed with clear, colourful, and engaging explanations of the world of maths including number theory, times tables, and geometry. Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic prose style. Kids will discover a new way of looking at the world with this wide-ranging celebration of the subject of mathematics. A great gift for readers aged 8-12. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Curious Kids series draws together a collection of meticulously researched, beautifully illustrated fact books that bring STEM subjects to life with a smart, modern sensibility.

What happens if you water plants with juice? Where can you find bacteria in your house? Is slug slime as strong as a glue stick? How would your child find the answers to these questions? In The Curious Kid's Science Book, your child will learn to design his or her own science investigations to determine the answers! Children will learn to ask their own scientific questions, discover value in failed experiments, and — most importantly — have a blast with science. The 100+ hands-on activities in the book use household items to playfully teach important science, technology, engineering, and math skills. Each creative activity includes age-appropriate explanations and (when possible) real life applications of the concepts covered. Adding science to your at-home schedule will make a positive impact on your child's learning. Just one experiment a week will help build children's confidence and excitement about the sciences, boost success in the classroom, and give them the tools to design and execute their own science fair projects.

Uses a clear mix of pictures, diagrams, and instructions that help to build knowledge, boost confidence, and gain understanding. Children will explore the history of math and physics and understand how the world works.

When do the hands of a clock coincide? How likely is it that two children in the same class will share a birthday? Should you play Roulette or the Lottery? How do we calculate the volume of a doughnut? Why does the android Data in Star Trek lose at poker? What is Fibonacci's Rabbit Problem? Many things in the world have a mathematical side to them, as revealed by the puzzles and questions in this book. It is written for anyone who is curious about mathematics and would like a simple and entertaining account of what it can do. Peter Higgins provides clear explanations of the more mysterious features of childhood mathematics as well as novelties and connections to prove that mathematics can be enjoyable and full of surprises.

In The Math of a Milkshake you'll discover the truth about pizza portions, learn about the symmetry of fruit and conduct probability experiments with jelly beans!

Introduces twenty-five of history's leading figures in philosophy, including Buddha, Aristotle, René Descartes, and Friedrich Nietzsche, and how their philosophical ideas continue to matter in today's world.

"How do you want your child to feel about math? Confident, curious and deeply connected? Then Moebius Noodles is for you. It offers advanced math activities to fit your child's personality, interests, and needs. Can you enjoy playful math with your child? Yes! The book shows you how to go beyond your own math limits and anxieties to do so. It opens the door to a supportive online community that will answer your questions and give you ideas along the way. Learn how you can create an immersive rich math environment for your baby. Find out ways to help your toddler discover deep math in everyday experiences. Play games that will develop your child's sense of happy familiarity with mathematics. A five-year-old once asked us, "Who makes math?" and jumped for joy at the answer, "You!" Moebius Noodles helps you take small, immediate steps toward the sense of mathematical power. You and your child can make math your own. Together, make your own math!"--Publisher's website.

There's no better way to ignite your child's curiosity for learning than with Curious George! With more than 60 activities featuring everyone's favorite monkey and his friends, the complete series provides age-appropriate, kid-friendly content to encourage an understanding of preK math and reading concepts along with a love of learning. Each full color workbook is designed by teachers and aligned to national and state standards. TheLearning with Curious George Pre-K Mathworkbook teaches children: Counting, tracing, and ordering numbers Matching groups, words, and numbers Counting groups Using base 10 blocks Recognizing and coloring shapes

·Includes 365 riddles and quiz questions for independent learning and family game time. ·Written in a graphic novel style with comic book characteristics to appeal to children ages 6 and up ·Features a dyslexia-friendly font ·Topics are STEM-focused and include science, nature, history, math and geography ·Questions are grouped by topic and the color and symbol next to each questions allows children to understand the topic. Each question is numbered to facilitate checking the answers, and all the solutions are at the end of the book. ·Author Paola Misesti is a pedagogist and writer with several publications on the subject. She has two other titles, All About Maps and All About Flags.