Introduces the concept of area calculation to children from the prekindergarten level to grade two through a story in which Addison, Multiplex, and the other math monsters make a launching pad for their rocket out of tiles.
Uses cheese slices, pretzel sticks, a slice of bread, graph paper, a pencil, and other items to introduce readers to polygons--flat shapes with varying numbers of straight sides.
Introduces the basics of geometry and algebra through illustrations and text in which each concept and symbol, including Polygon, Plane, Odd Number, Sine, and others, is represented by a unique character who explains his or her purpose and function.