This Book Thinks You're a Maths Genius: Imagine * Experiment * Create

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title This Book Thinks You're a Maths Genius: Imagine * Experiment * Create
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Mike Goldsmith
SeriesThis Book Thinks You're...
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:96
Dimensions(mm): Height 250,Width 195
ISBN/Barcode 9780500651179
ClassificationsDewey:510
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations Illustrated in colour throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication Date 24 August 2017
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This Book Thinks You're a Maths Genius explores seven key areas of maths: geometry, space and volume, statistics, numbers and number patterns, codes and ciphers and the concept of infinity. Each spread centres on an open-ended question that introduces a key mathematical concept and suggests activities that engage the child in a fun and entertaining way. Activities include predicting the trajectory of a Malteser; building loo roll skyscrapers; mind-reading magic tricks; devising your own spy code; and working out the physical correlations between your dad and Usain Bolt. The end of the book includes a section of paper-based crafts including the kit to make a cardboard football and a data log for family quirks.

Author Biography

Dr. Mike Goldsmith is a research scientist and science writer. He has written more than fifty books for children, including Eureka! He has been shortlisted twice for the Junior Aventis Science Prize. Harriet Russell is a London- based illustrator and a graduate of Central Saint Martins. Her clients include The New York Times, and she is the author of eight books with Corraini Edizioni.

Reviews

'Making maths fun in the most engaging way, this fill-in book will help children to think like a mathematician' - Little London