50 Amazing Things Kids Need to Know About Maths
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50 Amazing Things Kids Need to Know About Maths by Anne Rooney
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 Aamzing 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.
Anne Rooney is a prolific writer for both children and adults. Author of The Story of Mathematics, she has also written several works of children's fiction, and is a Royal Literary Fund Fellow and Lector.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780857386021 |
| ISBN 10 | 0857386026 |
| Title | 50 Amazing Things Kids Need to Know About Maths |
| Author | Anne Rooney |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quercus Publishing |
| Year published | 2011-08-04 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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