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Sir Cumference Math Adventure Series
Math Texts by Harold Jacobs
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Miquon Math Materials
Cuisenaire Rods
Murderous Maths
Statistics
Uncle Eric Books
 Math & Music by
Wildridge
EducationMath & Music is an interdisciplinary program emphasizing the
practical value of fundamental math skills by relating these skills to the basic
elements of music. The program wll help students build the mathematical
foundation necessary to understand algebra and appreciate diverse musical forms.
The program combines mathematics, music, physics, and history.
Product Features
Recommended for ages 12-18 (grades 7-12).
The CD-ROM operates on a PC or Macintosh. System requirements:
Windows 98 or higher/Macintosh OS 9.x-10.x
Math & Music Single User, Complete Set
Includes 1 CD-Rom, 1 Textbook, 1 Student Guide, 1 Teacher Guide, and 1
Workbook.
#0338 $69.95 $62.99
Math & Music Textbook
150-page text with projects and discussion questions used in conjunction with the computer programs. The textbook is divided into several sections. Each section focuses on a specific topic such as “The Science of Sound,” or “Early Number Systems.” In the left-hand margin are directions explaining which multimedia lessons to do. At the back of the textbook are short biographies on some famous classical composers.
#0168X $18.95
Math & Music Student Guide
Assignments, vocabulary, study questions and challenging problems used in conjunction with the text and computer programs.
#0176 $9.95
Math & Music Teacher Guide
Objectives, tips, learning objectives, answers to discussion and study questions used in conjunction with the text and computer programs.
#0184 $9.95
Math & Music Workbook
Supplementary workbook with homework assignments that correspond with math lessons learned in the programs.
#0192 $11.95
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 Africa Counts: Number and Pattern in African Cultures, 3rd edition
- by Claudia Zaslavsky. This fascinating study of mathematical thinking among
sub-Saharan African peoples covers counting in words and in gestures; measuring
time, distance, weight, and other quantities; manipulating money and keeping
accounts; number systems; patterns in music, poetry, art, and architecture; and
number magic and taboos. African games such as mankala and elaborate versions of
tic-tac-toe show how complex this thinking can be. This third edition is updated
with an introduction covering two decades of new research in the
ethnomathematics of Africa.
Claudia Zaslavsky was a mathematics teacher and the author of
Math Games and Activities from Around the World,
More Math Games and Activities from Around the World and other books.
#3505 $16.95
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 Agnesi
to Zeno: Over 100 Vignettes from the History of Math by Sanderson M.
Smith - The activities in this book highlight important achievements in the
history of mathematics, from our earliest counting systems to modern
developments in chaos theory. The book is illustrated with historical art, and
its engaging vignettes introduce concepts, events, and influential
mathematicians and show the contributions of the world's many cultures to the
development of mathematics.
Activities encourage writing, in-depth research, and discussion. Many foster the
understanding that mathematics doesn't stand alone but influences and is
influenced by other disciplines.
In exercises from almost every branch of mathematics, students apply the
concepts developed by Euclid, Maria Agnesi, Benjamin Banneker, and many others.
References to source material assist students in their research and encourage
them to further explore the topics introduced in the vignettes.
An annotated table of contents makes it easy for you to select and present class
vignettes that feature algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, calculus,
applied math, and more!
Paper, 266 pages. The left edge of the book is 3-hole-punched so you have the
option of keeping it in a binder. 8.5"x11" Ages 14+,
#1078 $28.95 $25.99
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 Algebra Unplugged by
Kenn Amdahl & Jim Loats. One of our customers special ordered
this book for her teenager and reported back to us that it really helped her daughter
begin to understand algebra. Written with the idea that many people who learn best by
reading and understanding concepts are often confused by traditional "exercise-intensive
books," this book focuses attention on the concepts.
This is an excellent
book for anyone intimidated by algebraic formulas but who likes to read.
Plain talk and realistic examples help the concepts make sense. After
reading this book, when you go on to
practice algebra by doing exercises (found perhaps in the Jacobs
Algebra book), you'll find those exercises will now make more sense.
Paper, 258
pages.
#1575 $14.95
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 Alice
in Pastaland: A Math Adventure by Alexandra Wright, illustrated by
Reagan Word - Suppose that Alice had fallen into a wonderland where pasta was
the only common denominator. In this clever parody of Lewis Carroll's classic
tale, Alexandra Wright presents a mathematically aware Alice whose adventures
are an appetizing combination of numbers, humor, and fun. With the Math Hatter
dishing it up, the Adder using his noodle, and the Quantum Cat adding spice,
arithmetic is full of pastabilities.
Ages 6-9.
Paper, 32 pages. 9.5"x8.5"x.1".
#1514 $7.95
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 Arithmetic Made Simple by Sperling & Levison. Covers the material
usually used in grades 1-8 in schools, all in a single book, with plenty of
exercises and answers. Explains addition, subtraction, multiplication, long
division; fractions, decimals, percentage and interest; measurement of lines,
angles and perimeters; proportions; graphs; signed numbers. Simple,
straightforward text.
This is a useful book for people who want reassurance that
they are covering basic arithmetic or want to check an explanation if they need
to. This is really for adults who are not sure about themselves in the math,
unless your kids like math workbooks (my two youngest seek out math workbooks at
times!) I recommend using it in conjunction with other books (such as those
listed here) that emphasize mathematical thinking and mathematical activities.
Paper, 173 pages. JHB.
#9386 $12.95
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 The
Big Buck Adventure by Shelly Gill & Deborah Tobola, illustrated by Grace
Lin -
A young girl learns the value of the
dollar after her parents give her a raise in her allowance. She
sets out on a great adventure at the store with her money.
As she makes her way through her
favorite store, she's tempted by salespeople with their "great deals."
However, what seems like a pleasant afternoon of shopping soon
turns perplexing as the challenge of her buying options become overwhelming. She
doesn't know what to do. There are so many choices, but she only has one buck.
She realizes that saving her money
might be much better in the long run than spending it all on a shopping spree.
Color illustrations throughout.
Paper, 32 pages. Ages 6-9.
#2953 $6.95
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 Calculus By and For Young People (ages 7, yes 7 and up!) by Don Cohen,
co-founder and teacher of The Math Program - "Trying to divide six cookies
fairly among seven people? Third-grader Brad had the right idea: cut each one in
half, share out as many as you can; again halve the pieces not shared until
there are pieces enough to share, and continue. He quit at sixteenths, amidst
lots of crumbs. But he could see that everyone got 1/2 + 1/4 + 0/8 + 1/16 + 1/32
+ 0/64 +...of a cookie. The sum is not hard to express in terms of more familiar
series, once you notice that the missing portion of unity is itself a geometric
series for 1/ (1- (1/8)). Iteration is more powerful and more intuitive than
dividing a round cookie into seven equal parts.
This spiral-bound book the size of your hand reports with infectious enthusiasm
the work of many beginners in one fine teacher's class over the decades, some of
them highly gifted kids and some of them grown-ups with no particular
mathematical bent. All were on their way to an understanding of slope and
integral, natural logarithm and exponential. En route a good many famous
problems were encountered, among them the proof of the snaillike divergence of
the harmonic series (its first million terms add up to about 14.4, a sum given
here to a dozen decimals), the Fibonacci sequence in pineapples and that
glorious relation among, e, i, pi, 0 and 1.
The crossings between recreational mathematics, modern calculators and the track
of such pioneers as Newton and Euler make this breezy and personal account, more
notebook than book, good fun for the mathematically inclined young person and
helpful for any adults who seek freer and solid arithmetic teaching". -- Phylis
and Philip Morrison, Scientific American, Dec. 1988
The emphasis is on learning the art of math more than memorizing lots of
formulas and notations.
This is a small, spiral-bound book (3.75"x5") with small print. Paper, 177
pages. The back cover has a crinkle.
It is now out of print and hard to find, hence the higher price.
#741XX $20.00
Out of print. One copy is available.
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Card Game Roundup: Play Your Way to Math Success (Grades 3-5) by Josh
Rappaport - Enhance
math learning with fun games that teach math skills and concepts. With Wild West
themes, these games capture children's imaginations, then take them for an
exciting ride along the "concept range."
In "Annie Oakley," children learn about measurement and data analysis. In
"Mysterious Bandits," children solve for variables in addition and subtraction
problems. And in "Land Grab," they learn how to sort objects into the sections
of a Venn Diagram. There are 17 games in all.
Paper, 96 pages.
#1306X $12.95
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 Cut
Down to Size at High Noon: A Math Adventure by Scott Sundby, illustrated
by Wayne Geehan - When badguy Buzzsaw Bart shows up with a challenge in the town
of Cowlick, everyone discovers that scale drawing can be the secret of success.
Who will walk away the winner fro the showdown at high noon and who will be cut
down to size.
Ages 6-9.
Paper, 32 pages. 8.5"x9.5"x.1"
#1682 $7.95
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 The Dot & the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics by Norton
Juster - Once upon a time there was a sensible straight line who was hopelessly
in love with a beautiful dot. But the dot, though perfect in every way, only had
eyes for a wild and unkempt squiggle. All the line's romantic dreams were in
vain until one day he discovered...angles! Now, with newfound self-expression,
he can be anything he wants to be--a square, a triangle, a parallelogram. . . .
And that's just the beginning! It is very witty love story with a twist
that reveals profound truths about relationships--both human and mathematical.
Originally published in 1963, and subsequently made into an Academy
Award-winning short film, The Dot & the Line is written by the author of
The Phantom Tollbooth.
It is a clever little book, full of fun word-play and illustrations. It makes a
great gift for the math enthusiast or a fun read-aloud, especially if you want
to convey the joy of mathematics. Lovers of language will enjoy the puns and
double-entendres, and graphic artists will enjoy the illustrations.
Hardcover, 80 pages. 2-color art. 6.4"x5.2"x.5".
#0663 $9.99 $7.95
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 Equal
Shmequal: A Math Adventure by Virginia Kroll, illustrated by Philomena O'Neill -
What does it mean to be equal? Mouse and her friends want to play tug-of-war but
they can't figure out how to make teams that are equal. Nothing works until
Mouse starts thinking mathematically. Wonderful illustrations capture Mouse and
her animal friends from whiskers to tails.
Ages 5-8.
Paper, 32 pages. 9.5"x8.5"x.1".
#8926 $7.95
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Exploring Math Through Puzzles Kit - Includes book and puzzle materials. The kit
contains most of the materials you'll need to make the 54 puzzles in the book.
You'll have enough beads, rings, string, and cubes to make all of the
puzzles—just provide your own wire (from clothes hangers, for example) and a few
basic tools, such as scissors, pliers and wood glue.
Book: Author Wei Zhang makes mathematics concepts
tangible and intriguing with puzzles that can be made
from commonly available materials. This exciting book of
blackline masters provides step-by-step instructions for
making 54 puzzles. Only the simplest tools are required,
and most puzzles can easily be made and solved by novice
puzzle-makers.
The book contains the history and background of each
puzzle—and extensive teacher's notes on the principles
behind them and how they relate to various mathematical
topics.
Learners at all levels will be fascinated by the
counting principles and basic topological ideas that are
introduced. And puzzles are a great way to motivate
tactile learners.
Also included: Related mathematical activities, ideas
for use with cooperative learning groups, practical tips
for making the puzzles,
list of materials, and lots of additional resources.
Paper book, 120 pages. 10.75"x8.25"x.5".
Ages 10-17.
Box has some creases and a mark.
#9140 $43.95 $34.99
One kit available.
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 Family
Math Popular among homeschoolers, Family Math activities, games and
projects use simple everyday objects such as beans, blocks, and pennies. Designed for
adults and kids to do together, each math activity is coded for level of difficulty and
lists what skill is being covered (logical reasoning, measurement, probability,
estimation, statistics, and more). Reproducible sheets for various math activities are
included: graph paper (can be used with Cuisenaire Rods), blank calendars, tangram
patterns, and hundred charts are a few. Homeschoolers also find handy the lists of skills
generally covered at each grade level. Stresses hands-on learning and using math skills in
everyday life.
Ages 5-12. Paper, 319 pages.
#1060 $19.95 $18.99
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 Family Math II: Achieving Success in
Mathematics presents exciting new mathematics materials to help families
learn and enjoy mathematics together. It provides young people an interactive
approach to understanding algebra, geometry, number sense, estimation, logical
thinking, probability, statistics, and much more. Important math content is
presented in easy-to-follow activities, games, and investigations. Families will
find the activities in this book challenging and engaging.
Organized by math topics and grade levels, Family Math II fosters a deeper
understanding of mathematics. Parents will discover many practical ways to help
their children learn math. Complete plans on how to set up a Family Math class
series are included.Paper, 192 pages. For parents and teachers of children from five to twelve
years old.
#1303 $22.95 $21.99
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 Family Math for Young Children: Comparing
Features comparing, counting, measuring, estimating, sorting, observing and
describing. Create puzzles, build mobiles, discuss patterns and more in a fun
way.
This book's theme is comparing, and the games, activities, and explorations
integrate counting, sorting, classifying, logic, arithmetic, and other
important mathematical skills.
Ages 4-8. Paper, 195 pgs.
#1273 $19.95 $18.99
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 Fractals,
Googols, and Other Mathematical Tales by Theoni Pappas When I returned from the
post office, the first thing I did was hand this book to my eldest son, Alex (11
yo), and
tell him that I wanted his opinion of it. I spoke to him 10 minutes later and received no
reply. He was totally engrossed. (As a little background, Alex left school 3 months into
first grade. Those three months turned him from a math lover into a math hater. It took a
long 3 years of not forcing math on him to start to reverse this process. This makes his
reaction to this book the more notable.)It was a day and a half before I got my hands on it again. True, it was only to have my
other son, Nicky (7 1/2), insist that I read it to him. We soon happily "wasted"
yet more time constructing mobius strips, cutting them apart, and trying to tape two
together to make a klein bottle (unsuccessfully, I might add). My husband then took over
when the book discussed "pi," and he and Nicky measured circular objects, both
the circumference and the diameter, and calculated the ratio. Nicky was quite impressed
that it came out the same.
From the mobius strips to the Golden Rectangle, Fibonacci sequences to fractals, this
book is a pleasant presentation of math subjects not generally made accessible to young
children, as well as containing more conventional topics such as tangrams, the abacus,
mazes, magic squares, and logic problems. The topics were greatly enhanced, in Alex's
opinion, by being couched in stories about Penrose the Cat, Leonard the Turtle, and Dr.
Spacemath. This book would be greatly improved by references at the end of each topic
indicating where the avid can pursue the subject. P.W.
Paper, 64 pages.
#4896 $10.95
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Since he was a kitten, the author's cat,
Penrose, has gotten into her papers, puzzles and sometimes even appeared to
be turning pages in her various math books! He is the inspiration for the
following books.
Penrose, no ordinary cat, takes kids on adventurous tours of mathematical
concepts and characters with his books. The stories help make abstract
concepts more understandable and fun to learn. The activities are enjoyable
and relatively simple to do (solutions are in the back of the book). Each
chapter is self-contained so that you can randomly pick any math game, idea,
or puzzle and learn about it without having to read the preceding chapters
first. Ages 9-12.
 The Adventures of Penrose the Mathematical Cat by Theoni
Pappas.
Penrose discovers pancake world
Penrose meets the fractal dragon
Penrose meets the Fibonacci rabbit
Penrose watches a tangram egg hatch
The polyhedra connect with Penrose
and MANY more fun and informative tales
Paper, 114 pages
#0142 $10.95
 The Further Adventures of Penrose the Mathematical Cat by
Theoni Pappas.
Penrose gets the prime numbers
Penrose tells a snail about spirals
He shares his solitaire game puzzles
Penrose shares his favorite math magic tricks
and MANY more fun and informative tales
Paper, 117 pages.
#0320 $10.95
Penrose Presents My Best Math Puzzles: 104 Math Puzzle Playing Cards
- This box contains some of the puzzles that make Penrose purr. The
solutions booklet is missing. Out of print, one copy available.
#8120 $19.99
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 Fraction Jugglers: a Math Gamebook for Kids + Their Parents by Ruth
Bell Alexander (comes with a deck of 86 fraction cards). Learn fractions
step-by-step through games like Fraction Rummy, Make it Whole and 16 other
games. It examines common denominators, mixed numbers, equivalent fractions, and
more.
The games can be adapted to all ability levels. 118 pages.
#1048 $12.95
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 Number
Jugglers: Math Game Book by Ruth Bell Alexander (comes with 86 cards). Learn
fundamental math concepts through 20 different open-ended math games.
Adaptable
for children learning to count to those on the verge of algebra. 80 pages.
#8823 $12.95
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 Functional Melodies: Finding Mathematical Relationships in Music
(Book with audio CD) by Scott Beall - Music Is Sound Learning! With the engaging
activities in Functional Melodies and the easy-to-use music CD, you will
have everything you need to help students connect musical ideas to mathematical
concepts. No musical training is necessary.
The lessons can be grouped as units of study or used individually. Every lesson
features:
A conceptual warm-up for silent reading or read aloud
A blackline resource page of facts, instructions, and examples
Blackline activity masters
Music CD tracks keyed to the activities
In addition, you will find teacher's notes that include:
The conceptual basis of the activities and ways to incorporate them in your
class
Teaching tips
Questions and answers
Discussion points
You will find that learners understand functions, fractions, and ratios better
after they have seen and heard these mathematics concepts realized in music.
With these lessons, students hear, visualize, perform, think, graph, and write
about musical relationships and the mathematics they illustrate. It is
especially useful for the aural learner. An insightful essay by the author and a
chart correlating mathematical topics to music topics precede the activities.
Paper, 170 pages.
The book is three-hole punched so you can put the whole book in a binder if you
like (but it is also bound if you prefer not to put it in a binder). Comes with
an audio CD.
#3781 $28.95 $25.99
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 Games for Math: Playful Ways to Help Your Child Learn Math - from Kindergarten to Third
Grade by Peggy Kaye. Children learn math through playing over 60 fun and
inexpensive games using everyday material found in the home.
Paper, 236 pages.
See also Kaye's other books, Games for Reading
and Games for Writing.
#5103 $15.95 $12.75
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 The Geometer's Sketchpad: Dynamic Geometry Software for Exploring Mathematics,
Version 4 (Student Edition) - The Geometer's Sketchpad is a dynamic
construction, demonstration, and exploration tool that adds a powerful dimension
to the study of mathematics. You and your students can use this software program
to build and investigate mathematical models, objects, figures, diagrams, and
graphs.
* With Sketchpad, the learner has a tangible, visual way to explore and
understand abstract concepts in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, precalculus,
and calculus. Concepts that may be initially difficult to understand become very
clear when viewing visual representations on the screen and interacting with
them using Sketchpad.
* Sketchpad can help the learner quickly explore variables, relationships, and
the mathematics of change. When you construct objects in Sketchpad, one can drag
points and lines with the mouse. As shapes and positions change, all
mathematical relationships are preserved, allowing one to examine an entire set
of similar cases in a matter of seconds.
* You can quickly and easily generate teaching aids such as worksheets, tests,
reports, and presentations with accurately measured figures by exporting
Sketchpad files to word-processing programs and spreadsheets, other drawing
programs, and the Internet.
* You can use Sketchpad across the mathematics curriculum, so you don’t
need different software for each concept, or age level.
Includes: CD-ROM for Windows/Macintosh, learning guide. quick reference guide,
101 project ideas. Ages 8-college.
#5281 $39.95 $37.99
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 Exploring
Algebra 1 with The Geometer's Sketchpad, Version 4 (CD-ROM and Book)
(Key Curriculum) by Chanan, Bergofsky, and Bennett - The activities in this collection bridge
the concrete world of arithmetic to the abstract world of algebra. Concepts come
alive as learners manipulate pre-made sketches and construct their own models of
algebraic situations.
Exploring Algebra includes 47 blackline activity masters, extensive notes
on using the activities most effectively, activity prerequisites, estimated time
requirements, and detailed answers. Extensions to the main activities encourage
further exploration.
The accompanying CD for Windows and Macintosh contains all the pre-made
sketches, the demonstration sketches, and additional resources. This
subject-specific activity book requires
The Geometry Sketchpad.
Paper, 216 pages. Ages 13+.
#5342 $42.95 $39.99
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 Exploring
Geometry with The Geometer's Sketchpad ®,
Version 4 edition (CD-Rom and Book) (Key Curriculum) by Dan
Bennett - This popular curriculum module for The Geometer's Sketchpad®
guides students as they construct and manipulate geometric figures and discover
relationships and theorems on their own.
Exploring Geometry features more than 100 activities covering virtually
every concept studied in high school geometry and has ideas for projects,
open-ended problems, and long-term assignments.
Exploring Geometry includes:
Extensions to the main activities, reproducible blackline masters,
CD in Windows® and Macintosh® formats containing all the pre-made sketches
required in the activities, the demonstration sketches, and additional resources
Paper, 303 pages. Book and CD-Rom.
This subject-specific activity book requires
The Geometry Sketchpad software.
#5814 $49.95 $39.99
One copy available.
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 Rethinking
Proof with The Geometer's Sketchpad®,
Version 4 edition, (CD-ROM and book) by Michael D. DeVilliers - Rethinking
Proof harnesses the power of Dynamic Geometry® to engage students in proving
conjectures and thinking about proof in different ways. Rethinking Proof
offers other motivations for proof besides verification, including explanation,
discovery, challenge, and systemization.
In the activities, students work with SketchpadTM
sketches to make conjectures. Carefully constructed questions guide students to
develop explanations of why their conjectures are true. Comes with extensive
teacher's notes, and includes a CD-ROM (Windows and MacIntosh) containing
pre-made sketches required in the activities, the demonstration sketches, and
additional resources.
Paper, 222 pages. Book and CD-Rom
This subject-specific activity book requires
The Geometer's Sketchpad software.
#6462 $49.95 $39.99
One copy available.
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 Grandfather
Tang's Story by Ann Tompert. Grandfather Tang tells Little Soo a story about
two fox fairies, Chou and Wu Ling, who can change their shapes. They try to outdo each
other by changing into various animals. For instance, when Wu Ling changes himself into a
rabbit, Chou changes into a dog and chases him. Every time Wu Ling changes into a
different animal, Chou changes into one that can chase him. Their game goes further than
they imagine and they come close to losing their friendship.
Besides showing the value of
friendships, diagrams throughout the book encourage readers to create their own tangram
shapes. Illustrated with lovely watercolor paintings. Readers can make their own tangrams
to accompany the book or you can purchase a set of our
tangrams.
Paper, 34 pages.
#5581 $6.99
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 Graphing Mat - Turn graphing into a fun activity with everyday
objects and this double-sided floor mat. It is made out of durable vinyl mats
and is great for graphing, classifications, and comparisons. It has a 3 x 10
grid on one side and a 4 x 12 grid on the reverse. 24" x 72". (Ignore
the circles in the photo to the left. This mat has grids on both sides).
#0557 $14.50
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Grocery Cart Math by Jaye Hansen - Make grocery store trips a part of your
learning day, with Grocery Cart Math. Learn basic math skills through regular
trips to the grocery store. Each section contains specific activities to do at
the store, at home, and questions to discuss.
Paper, 46 pages. Ages 8-10. Large print.
#2677 $10.00
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Head Full of Numbers Game - Kids will have math on their minds
with this game for any number of players! From one child to the whole family,
everyone will love the fast-paced fun.
Place the three standard dice and three custom dice (with numbers 0, 1, 2, 7, 8
and 9) into the fun dice shaker then roll them out and place them into the dice
tray. Set the sand timer and have the score pad ready to record the number of
unique, correct equations each player makes using the numbers rolled. Equations
can use simple addition or subtraction or include multiplication and division
for a more challenging game.
Includes:
Dice cup; 3 number dice 1-6; 3 custom dice 0, 1, 2, 7, 8, 9; dice tray; timer;
scorepad; guide.
Ages 7+. For any number of players.
#8898 $17.99 $13.99
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The I
Hate Mathematics! Book by Marilyn Burns introduces readers to real mathematics
through hands-on activities. It conveys that math is fun through amusing text and
drawings. Reading level for ages 9+. I found it useful for dispelling some of my math
"phobia" and shared many of the activities with my 7 year old.
Paper, 127 pages.
#7412 $14.99
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 The Man
Who Counted: A Collection of Mathematical Adventures by
Malba Tahan is a book highly recommended by a customer. We got our own copy, and
dad Bill read this collection of stories (each built around a mathematical
puzzle) to our children each night at bedtime for several weeks. Every morning,
I was regaled with stories of how the fictional Beremiz Samir, a Persian
mathematician, used his amazing math abilities to settle disputes and give sage
advice. Along the way they also learned about other famous mathematicians.
This is great
storytelling! Even those who don't like math, will like this book.
Paper, 244
pages.
#9347 $15.95 $14.35
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 Math for Girls & Other
Problem Solvers by Diane Downie, Twila Slesnick, Jean Kerr Stenmark -
This book's goal is to change the attitude that math is scary, mystifying or
boring. Hands-on activities like mystery stories, origami, hot air balloon
rides, geoblocks, career skits, horseshoe games, and spatial creatures challenge
learners and engage their curiosity and creative thinking about math.
Designed as an eight-day course, the activities are organized around five
problem-solving strands: logic strategies, breaking set, creative thinking and
observation, spatial visualization, and careers. It is intended to interest both
boys and girls at the elementary and secondary levels in mathematics and
math-related careers. These activities are designed for group learning (most for
groups of 2-3 learners, though there are some activities for an individual and
also larger groups).
Paper, 108 pages. 10.75"x8.25"x.25. Cover has some edgewear. Out of print,
one copy available.
#101X $11.95
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 Math for Humans: Teaching Math Through 7 Intelligences by Mark Wahl -
Tapping a different intelligence can change the math channel from black and
white to color. Join Mark Wahl in the realm of the Multiple Intelligences and
you'll soon be crafting intelligent mathematics lessons that are more engaging,
more colorful, and more related to life.
Lessons are targeted towards ages 8-12+.
Paper, 256 pages. 8.25"x10.5"x.5". Cover is scuffed and has some edgewear.
#1473 $29.95
One copy available. Out of print.
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 Math Games & Activities from Around the World by Claudia Zaslavsky
- Math, history, geography, art, and world cultures come together in this
delightful book for kids who think math is boring. More than 70 math games,
puzzles, and projects from all over of the world are included.
Learners will hone their math skills as they use geometry to design game boards
and logical thinking to work out strategies or analyze the outcomes of games of
chance. Activities include building a model pyramid, testing the golden ratio of
the Parthenon, and working maze-like African network puzzles.
Paper, 147 pages. 11"x8 1/2"
#2871 $14.95
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 More Math Games & Activities from Around the World by Claudia
Zaslavsky - Math, history, art, and world cultures come together in this
delightful book for kids, even for those who find traditional math lessons
boring. More than 70 games, puzzles, and projects encourage kids to hone their
math skills as they calculate, measure, and solve problems.
The games span the globe, and many have been played for thousands of years, such
as three-in-a-row games like Achi from Ghana or the forbidden game of Jirig from
Mongolia. Also included are imaginative board games like Lambs and Tigers from
India and the Little Goat Game from Sudan, or bead and string puzzles from
China, and M+bius strip puzzles from Germany.
Through compelling math play, children will gain confidence and have fun as they
learn about the different ways people around the world measure, count, and use
patterns and symmetry in their everyday lives.
Paper, 161 pages. Ages 9+.
#5018 $14.95
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 Math Talk by Theoni Pappas. Our family fell in
love with reading poems together when my husband and I read Joyful Noise
together to our children. Our son was especially captivated and asks to read poems
together every so often.
Like Joyful Noise, Pappas' book is written to be read
by two people - sometimes alternating, sometimes simultaneous. It's a great deal of
fun to read the poems with someone else and a neat way to celebrate and learn about math!
Paper, 71 pages.
#4748 $8.95
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 Math Through Children's Literature by Kathryn Braddon, Nancy Hall & Dale
Taylor - By integrating good, enjoyable reading with mathematical concepts and
activities, learners practice their skills in a friendly environment made
familiar to them through their own experiences. Children's literature is used as a springboard to successful mathematical
literacy.
This best-seller contains summaries of books, each related to the NCTM
Standards, that will help children gain familiarity with and an understanding of
mathematical concepts.
#9324X $27.00 $19.99
One copy available. Has some edgewear and the back cover has a scrape.
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 The Mathematical Tourist: New, Updated Snapshots of Modern Mathematics (revised
edition/1998) by Ivars Peterson - Journey with the author on a tour through the
sometimes bizarre, but always fascinating, landscape of modern mathematics.
Blazing a trail through rows of austere symbols and dense lines of formulae,
Peterson explores the central ideas behind the work of professional
mathematicians - how and where their pieces of the mathematical puzzle fit iN,
the sources of their ideas, their fountains of inspiration, and the images that
carry them from one discovery to another.
Paper, 284 pages. 9.5"x6.2"x1". Includes photos and illustrations.
#2501 $14.95
Out of print, one copy available.
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 Mathematics
for the Liberal Arts Student by Richman, Walker, Wisner, Brewer
(Prentice Hall) - This text communicates the spirit of mathematics by means of
simple ideas and problems, emphasizing exploration rather than drill. Its
accessible approach encourages appreciation of mathematics and is ideal for
learners who have struggled with math, yet is interesting enough to involve any
learner. Designed for college freshman (2 semesters worth of classes), but
useful for teens+. The text meets guidelines for two semesters of liberal arts
Text covers counting, probability, statistics, geometry, logic, exponential
growth, averages, natural numbers, changing bases, clock arithmetic, infinite
sets, number theory, and more. An appendix is included for review of basic
arithmetic concepts and notations for those who are a bit rusty on these points.
Paper, 394 pages. Bottom of book cover has some edgewear. Out of print,
one copy available.
#5475 $44.00 $19.99
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 MathAnimals (Aristoplay) is an
exciting new game that teaches and reinforces addition, subtraction or
multiplication skills for children of all ages. With the roll of a die, players
race around the colorful game board trying to land their playing piece on the
animal that represents the highest number. Then they either add, subtract or
multiply the number on the die to the number they have landed on. The winner is
the first to have their grand total reach the “goal,” a number that is set at
the beginning of each new game. With more than 6 variations of game play,
MathAnimals will continue to stimulate learning and grow with your child for
years to come.
Contents: game board, 9 pink addition cards, 9 orange subtraction cards, 8
animal playing pieces, 2 die, 1 pad of score sheets, rules booklet.
Ages 5 and up, 2 - 4 Players
#801AX $22.00
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 Moneywise Kids offers two
simple, fast paced games to improve valuable math skills that kids will use all
their lives: making change and budgeting money. Includes facsimiles of real U.S.
money plus tips that parents can use to connect Moneywise play with the real
world.
Practice making change while players earn a $100 bill. Then learn to budget
money while spending it on life’s necessities, such as housing, food, clothing,
etc.
Players practice these math skills: counting bills, making change, exchanging
smaller bills for larger bills of equal value, multiples, budgeting and money
management skills.
Ages 7 and Up, 2 Players
#808AX $12.00
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 Multiplying Menace: The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin by Pam Calvert, illustrated
by Wayne Geehan - Rumpelstiltskin is back! This time he's making mischief with
his multiplying stick. Can Peter unlock the secret of the stick in time to save
the kingdom? Whimsical illustrations bring fun to multiplying whole numbers and
fractions.
Paper, 32 pages. Ages 7-10.
#8902 $6.95
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 The Music of Reason: Experience the
Beauty of Mathematics Through Quotations compilation and commentary by
Theoni Pappas - A collection of profound and profane thoughts on mathematics by
mathematicians, writers, scientists, artists and others.
Learn what Alice in Wonderland, Albert Einstein, Williams Shakespeare, Mae West,
Plato and others have to say about mathematics.
Paper, 140 pages. 7"x5".4"
#0045X $9.95 $8.99
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 Once
Upon a Dime: A Math Adventure by Nancy Kelly Allen, illustrated by Adam
Doyle. Organic farmer Truman Worth discovers that a special tree on his farm
produces money, depending on what animal fertilizer he uses. money does grow on trees. Readers
calculate the changing value of his crop.
Paper, 32 pages. Ages 6-9.
#1613 $6.95
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 A Place for Zero by Angela Sparagna LoPresti, illustrated by Phyllis Hornung -
Zero is lonely in Digitaria. He can't play Addemup with the other numbers,
because he has nothing to add. What's a digit to do?
Join Zero as he goes on a journey to discover his place. His quest takes him
from the mysterious workshop of Count Infinity to the palace of King Multiplus,
where Zero meets a stranger who looks surprisingly familiar.
#1965X $6.95
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 PreAlgebra Blastoff!: Understand Positive
and Negative Numbers (Ages 8-13) by Josh Rappaport - This
sci-fi comic book format uses interlocking foam manipulatives to demonstrate how
numbers combine. The comic book story, Journey to Planet Proto, gives
children a fun, sci-fi intro to the world of positive and negative numbers. The
included foam manipulatives and learning program let children grasp the rules
for positive and negative numbers. Hundreds of problems (answers included)
provide thorough practice. Games at the end of the book reinforce learning
through educational play.
Paper, 128 pages.
#1365 $14.95
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 Sold!
A Mothematics Adventure by Nathan Zimelman illustrated by Bryn Barnard -
Going once, going twice, sold!
Have you ever bought a suit of armor at an auction?
How about a box of quill pens?
What happens if you buy too many treasures?
In this story, a curious boy finds out what it's like to spend money before you
have it. Can he somehow multiply the debt into a profit of millions?
Paper, 32 pages. Ages 6-9.
#1675 $6.95
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Follow the
adventures of Sir Cumference, his wife Lady Di of Ameter, and their son Radius
as they solve mysteries by using math. Children who enjoy knights, dragons, and
swords, will enjoy this setting for learning math concepts. Younger children may
not "get" all of the terms, but it will be a great introduction for later
learning.
 Sir
Cumference and All the King's Tens
by Cindy Neuschwander. Sir Cumference and Lady Di planned a surprise birthday
party for King Arthur, but they didn’t expect so many guests to show up. How
many lunches will they need? And with more guests arriving by the minute, what
about dinner? Sir Cumference and Lady Di have to figure out a quick way to count
the guests to bring order to the party.
Math skill: place value.
Paper, 32 pages. Ages 8-11.
#7288 $7.95
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 Sir Cumference and the First Round
Table by Cindy Neuschwander- King Arthur was a good ruler, but in this
math adventure he needs a good ruler. Geometry is explained with humor in Sir
Cumference and the First Round Table, making it fun and accessible for
beginners.
What would you do if the neighboring kingdom were threatening war? Naturally,
you'd call your strongest and bravest knights together to come up with a
solution. But when your conference table causes more problems than the threat of
your enemy, you need expert help. Enter Sir Cumference, his wife Lady Di of
Ameter, and their son Radius. With the help of the carpenter, Geo of Metry, this
sharp-minded team designs the perfect table conducive to discussing the perfect
peace plan.
Math skills include learning about circumference, radius and diameter.Lots of colorful illustrations. Ages
8-11. Paper, 32 pages.
#1521 $7.95
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Calculus
for Cats by Kenn Amdahl & Jim Loats. We were at a homeschooling conference when one
of our customers (who also just happens to be a math consultant!) came up to us
with a copy of this book in her hands and told us we just had to add it to our
catalog. She knew that we liked
A Gebra Named Al, a novel by Wendy Isdell -
Quick
Pix: Not Just a Math Game (Aristoplay) is a fast-paced, quick-to-grasp,
lively, and competitive game that applies commonly used addition and subtraction
facts. They're a blast to play over and over again and are a better alternative
to flash cards. Each game features a set of problem and answer cards. Players
need to be the first to match the correct answer card to the problem card that
is turned over. To win, you must think quickly, match faster and capture as many
card pairs as possible.
Roman Numerals I to MM by Arthur
Geisert - All of us encounter Roman numerals at some point in our lives.
This little
Sir Cumference and the Dragon
of Pi
by Cindy Neuschwander - When Sir Cumference turns into a dragon, Lady Di
of Ameter helps him hide, while Radius searches for the cure – the magic number
that is the same for all circles. A fun way to introduce the concept of pi.