mathematics

On a car trip to the beach, the O'Malley family children compete by playing games together.

Alley cat Tally McNally loves to tally and loves to win, but when his competitive streak gets him into trouble, he has to rely on his friends for help.

At the picnic on the last day of school, James, his friends, and the cafeteria lady make a variety of ice cream sundaes, using mathematics to figure out how many different kinds they can create.

Guide to the best children's books containing a mathematical subtext that includes fiction and nonfiction books.

The Fractions team is coached by a math teacher who helps them learn while they play to become "number one" in soccer.

Presents thirty-six literature-based math lessons for students kindergarten through third grade, organized to correspond to the ten mathematics standards presented by the National Council of the Teachers of Mathematics; each with a book summary, time frame, materials list, activities, and a bibliography.

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

Teaches how ancient societies around the world used tools and techniques of computing. Covers ancient Middle East, Egypt, India, China, Americas, Greece, and Rome and discusses how computing plays into today's modern technology.

The students of Sifu Faiza's Kung Fu School use their knowledge of fractions as they try to discover what happened to Leung Jan's long-lost healing formula.

Actress and mathematician Danica McKellar explains the fundamentals of pre-algebra with step-by-step instructions, practice problems, and real-world examples. Includes time management tips, test-taking strategies, personality quizzes, reader polls, and stories from Danica's life.