The
Adventures of Penrose the Mathematical Cat
by Theoni Pappas
Penrose, a cat with a knack for math, takes children on an adventurous
tour of mathematical concepts from fractals to infinity. When
the fractal dragon jumps off the computer screen and threatens
to grow larger than the room itself, Penrose must find out if
fractal patterns can work in reverse, getting smaller instead
of larger.
Fractals, Googols and Other Mathematical Tales
by Theoni Pappas
A new treasure trove of stories that make mathematical ideas
come to life with an unusual cast of characters. This book explores
mathematical concepts and topics such as real numbers, exponents,
dimensions, and geometry in both serious and humorous ways. Paperback,
1993.
G Is for Googol : A Math Alphabet Book
by David Schwartz, et al
Explains complex math concepts in a palatable format. From "abacus"
to "zillion," detailed descriptions are combined with
fun cartoons and illustrations that bring math concepts down
to earth.
A Gebra Named Al: A Novel
by Wendy Isdell
Wonderfully written and a joy to read, this novel for young adults
is filled with math and science basics made fun and accessible.
1993 Paperback. Teachers Guide.
The
Grapes of Math
by Greg Tang, Harry Briggs (Illustrator)
How is it possible to count a complicated pattern of strawberry
seeds or grapes on a vine or camel humps--in a blink of an eye?
If children can open their minds to new ways of perceiving math,
anything is possible!
The Man Who Counted
A Collection of Mathematical Adventures
by Malba Tahan
Reads like the Tales of 1001 Nights. Social Studies. A young
Muslim's adventures and how his math solutions saves him many
a time. A read-aloud math book. 1993 Paperback
Math
Curse
by Jon Scieszka
In this story, a girl wakes up one morning to find everything
in life arranging itself into a math problem. For primary-aged
children. 1995 Library Binding
Math
Talk : Mathematical Ideas in Poems for Two Voices
by Theoni Pappas
This is a delightful engaging introduction to the world of mathematics,
giving children and adults alike a glimpse of the wonderful adventures
that lie beyond simple (and boring) drills.
On
Beyond a Million : An Amazing Math Journey
by David M. Schwartz, Paul Meisel (Illustrator)
Professor X and his dog, Y, introduce counting by powers of 10--leaping
quickly from 1, 10, and 100 on to exponentially greater numbers
such as millions, quindecillions, and googols.
The
Phantom Tollbooth
by Norton Juster, Jules Feiffer (Illustrator)
Milo drives through the tollbooth's gates and begins a memorable
journey. He meets such characters as the foolish, yet lovable
Humbug, the Mathemagician, and the not-so-wicked "Which,"
Faintly Macabre, who gives Milo the "impossible" mission
of returning two princesses to the Kingdom of Wisdom.
Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi
A Math Adventure
by Cindy Neuschwander, Wayne Geehan (Illustrator)
A young boy gives his father the wrong potion to cure a bellyache,
and must solve the riddle of the ratio of a circle's circumference
to its diameter to get the dosage to cure him.
Sir Cumference and the First Round
Table
A Math Adventure
by Cindy Neuschwander, Wayne Geehan (Illustrator)
Fusing geometry with Arthurian legend, this tale describes the
origin of the famous Round Table. Paperback 1997.
Sir
Cumference and the Great Knight of Angleland
A Math Adventure
by Cindy Neuschwander, Wayne Geehan (Illustrator)
The adventures of Radius, son of Sir Cumference and Lady Di of
Ameter.
