Math Attack

When arithmetic strain scrambles a student's brain, no one in town is safe from the numbers that go flying out of the child's head.

A hilarious reeducation in mathematics-full of joy, jokes, and stick figures-that sheds light on the countless practical and wonderful ways that math structures and shapes our world. In Math With Bad Drawings, Ben Orlin reveals to us what math actually is; its myriad uses, its strange symbols, and the wild leaps of logic and faith that define the usually impenetrable work of the mathematician. Truth and knowledge come in multiple forms: colorful drawings, encouraging jokes, and the stories and insights of an empathetic teacher who believes that math should belong to everyone. Orlin shows us how to think like a mathematician by teaching us a brand-new game of tic-tac-toe, how to understand an economic crises by rolling a pair of dice, and the mathematical headache that ensues when attempting to build a spherical Death Star. Every discussion in the book is illustrated with Orlin's trademark "bad drawings," which convey his message and insights with perfect pitch and clarity. With 24 chapters covering topics from the electoral college to human genetics to the reasons not to trust statistics, Math with Bad Drawings is a life-changing book for the math-estranged and math-enamored alike.

Mutant frogs, paralyzing wasps, adventurous sea turtles and many other extreme creatures will amaze readers in this action-packed volume. They’ll also encounter fun math challenges as they learn about the weirdest life cycles in the plant and animal kingdoms. A helpful key is located at the end of the book for readers to check their answers. Stunning full-color photographs and fact boxes bursting with cool information will capture readers’ interest. The high-interest topic makes this cross-curricular text perfect for any library.

Super strength, invisibility, and the power of flight – these traits aren’t just for superheroes! Readers will discover incredible creatures with awesome abilities, from camouflage to constructing cocoons. Amazing photographs of these bizarre animals will fascinate readers, while fact boxes overflowing with interesting tidbits will keep them turning pages. Fun quiz questions pop up throughout the book to show readers the relationship between science and math. A helpful answer key lets readers check their answers at the end, making the math problems feel like a game!

A broken air conditioner can make summer a bummer, but that’s a breeze compared to living above Yellowstone’s supervolcano! In this information-rich volume, readers will meet plants and animals that call the world’s most extreme habitats home. This high-interest topic will attract even reluctant readers and those who might be a bit wary of math. Gorgeous photographs and interesting fact boxes illuminate the text, and engaging quiz questions throughout the text provide math challenges that feel like a g

Hippos might dine on veggies, but their powerful jaws can snap a crocodile in half! Readers will discover the unique eating habits of remarkable creatures at every level of the food chain in this exciting volume as they pour over fascinating photographs and devour informative fact boxes. Cool quiz questions and a helpful answer key make math problems feel like a fun game, and allow readers an opportunity for self-assessment. This cross-curricular approach to life science and math makes this book a welcome addition to any collection.

The plant kingdom isn’t all sunshine and daisies – some plants pack a punch with poison, stingers, sap, and other dangerous qualities! This thrilling volume will introduce readers to a wide variety of Earth’s weirdest and deadliest plants while incorporating fun math questions. Quiz bubbles make the math feel like a game, and a handy answer key at the back of the book allows readers to check their progress, encouraging an independent learning experience. Fact boxes teeming with cool information and vivid photographs will further captivate readers in this fun, cross-curricular text.