Illustrated riddles introduce strategies for solving a variety of math problems in using visual clues.

Presents 101 simple math problems and experiments intended to introduce basic mathematical principles.

Describes mathematics from zero to infinity with stops along the way for ancient puzzles, awesome math tricks, tantalizing math trivia, incredible shortcuts, and mysterious number magic.

Rhyming anecdotes present opportunities for simple math activities and hints for solving.

"Discover how the rules of math are at work when balls drop into the net and when creating a piece of art. Full-color photographs and related age-appropriate math questions engage young readers and give real world applications to mathematics."--

Text, illustrations, and suggested activities offer a common-sense approach to mathematic fundamentals for those who are slightly terrified of numbers.

"From the phases of the moon seen on Earth to the rotation of far off galaxies, mathematics can be used to explain what's happening in the universe. Full-color photographs and related age-appropriate math questions engage young readers and give real world applications to mathematics."--

In a book for those who dislike mathematics, an alien explains the many areas in which math is used, including baking, music, navigation, and measurements.

In this clever guide, readers previously daunted by algebra, logic, algorithms, and all things math will discover they are better at it than they thought. This resource explores the math brain and demonstrates to readers that they use math skills all the time -- they just don't know it yet. Packed with math activities and puzzles.