mathematics

An exploration of the transformative impact of inventions and discoveries in mathematics. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, biographies, timeline, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index.

Contains definitions and explanations of words related to mathematics, covering numbers sense and operations, measurement, geometry, data analysis and probability, and algebra, and includes illustrations and real-world examples.

Presents a collection of alphabetically arranged entries that cover a wide range of math related topics and providing real-life examples and applications. Includes entries A-L.

Rhyming account of a little girl's quandary as she tries to decide what she can get with her dollar in a candy shop, toy store, deli, and pet department.

Examines how scientists use number sense to find answers, explains how benchmarks are helpful, describes situations in which mental math can help, and shows how to judge the reasonableness of answers to everyday problems involving math.

Presents a collection of number and pattern-related activities and project possibilities for exploring the numbers one through one hundred.

An introduction to the concept of place value, covering counting, skip counting, larger numbers, tens and one, number order, and other topics.

Describes the numbers associated with various aspects of the human body.

Having been recently dumped for the nineteenth time by a girl named Katherine, recent high school graduate and former child prodigy Colin sets off on a road trip with his best friend to try to find some new direction in life while also trying to create a mathematical formula to explain his relationships.

Looks at some of the many ways in which fashion designers use math to sketch ideas, figure out symmetry, make prototypes, measure, and perform other industry-related tasks.