The Kitchen Pantry Scientist Math for Kids: Fun Math Games and Activities Inspired by Awesome Mathematicians, Past and Present; With 20+ Illustrated B
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Math for Kids, the fourth book of The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series, brings math to life through biography and creative engagement.
*2023 Mathical Book Prize Honor Book, Grades 3-5**2024 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books in the Hands-On Science Book Longlist* Go beyond counting. Solve puzzles, learn a magic trick, and play a ton of games. This engaging guide offers a series of snapshots of 20+ mathematicians, from ancient history through today, paired with related hands-on projects perfect for a kitchen or a classroom. Each lab tells the story of a mathematician along with some background about the importance of their work, and a description of where it is still being used or reflected in today's world. A step-by-step illustrated game or activity paired with each story offers kids an opportunity to engage directly with concepts the mathematicians pursued, or are working on today. Experiments range from very simple projects using materials you probably already have on hand, to more complicated ones that may require a few inexpensive items you can purchase online. Just a few of the incredible people and scientific concepts you'll explore: Hypatia (b. 350-370)
Square Wheels Florence Nightingale (b. 1820)
Pizza Pie Charts Emmy Noether (b. 1882)
Fabulous Folding Flexagons Ron Graham (b. 1935)
Fibbonacci Spiral Fan Chung (b. 1949)
Corners and Edges and Faces Oh my With this fascinating, hands-on exploration of the history of mathematics, inspire the next generation of great mathematicians.
Dig into even more incredible science history from The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series with: Chemistry for Kids, Biology for Kids, Physics for Kids, and Ecology for Kids.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0760373116
ISBN13:9780760373118
Release Date:September 2022
Publisher:Quarry Books
Length:128 Pages
Weight:1.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 8.5" x 10.9"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
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