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How to Be a Math Wizard
SKU
026102
ISBN
9781465493033
Grade 2-4
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Traditional
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Charlotte Mason
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Visual
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Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
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Multi-Sensory
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Description
Children love colorful pictures, creative activities, and interesting information. This resource includes lots of fun projects that help kids learn about important math concepts. Make a flamingo while learning about number bonds, see how division works by arranging a clay necklace, make cookies and arrange them in a tessellating pattern. Several short biographies about mathematicians and their accomplishments are also included throughout the book. A fun, hands-on math supplement for young students!
Publisher's Description of How to Be a Math Wizard
Bring math to life with this exciting new math activity book for kids.
With 30 activities and crafts that children can play their way through, this kids' book takes the fear out of math–and gives you the skills to become a math expert. Children will find out that being a mathematician isn't just about scrawling numbers on a dusty chalkboard–it's part of our everyday lives! How to Be a Math Wizard teaches kids to think like math pros as they ask mathematical questions and get hands-on with key math concepts. From calculation and numbers; to space, shape, and measure; all core curriculum math topics are covered in creative and engaging ways.
This book invites kids to investigate math in a playful, hands-on way, using things from around the house: find out about perimeter by designing and building a mini house, practice multiplication through a game of bingo, sweeten probability through chocolate, and uncover the mystery of coordinates through a treasure map.
If you like solving problems, making things, and learning facts, then this is the book for you, mathematician!
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Brand: | DK Children |
| Grades: | 2-4 |
| ISBN: | 9781465493033 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.125 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.8 |
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