Math with Toys


Book Description

Math and toys—a perfect combination! This volume, full of high-interest and familiar toys, demonstrates to young readers how they can see mathematical concepts even in the midst of playtime. They’ll review Common Core math standards such as counting, sorting, comparing sizes, and identifying shapes and two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects. The bright, at-level text is mirrored by colorful photographs.




Matemáticas con juguetes / Math with Toys


Book Description

Math and toys-a perfect combination! This volume, full of highinterest and familiar toys, demonstrates to young readers how they can see mathematical concepts even in the midst of playtime. They'll review Common Core math standards such as counting, sorting, comparing sizes, and identifying shapes and two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects. The bright, atlevel text is mirrored by colorful photographs.




Adventures in Group Theory


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David Joyner uses mathematical toys such as the Rubik's Cube to make abstract algebra and group theory fun. This updated second edition uses SAGE, an open-source computer algebra system, to illustrate many of the computations.




Toys from Trash


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Get the junk out of the trunk and fashion it into cool toys that promise endless hours of fun. Create over 50 toys- a cool stick figure from ice cream sticks, a snazzy goody bag from an old plastic bottle, a simple spoon propeller from plastic spoons and even a complicated water turbine from a water bottle and drinking straws. All out of readily available material. The step-by-step instructions and simple and clear illustrations make this a handy book to have at home to tide over long vacations.




12 Ways to Get to 11


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For use in schools and libraries only. Uses ordinary experiences to present twelve combinations of numbers that add up to eleven.




Math Games with Bad Drawings


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"Best-selling author and worst-drawing artist Ben Orlin expands his oeuvre with this interactive collection of mathematical games. Each taking a minute to learn and a lifetime to master, this treasure chest of 70-plus games will delight, educate, and entertain"--




Adam Spencer's Numberland


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Yottabytes, massive diamonds, the 1800s version of Fortnight - not to mention more pizza! These are just some of the marvels explained in Adam Spencer's Numberland. Yes folks, Australia's funniest and most-loved mathematician is back with a brand new book bursting with fascinating facts, perplexing puzzles and querulous quizzes. How does GPS work? Could you solve a $1,000,000 maths question? Can honey bees really count? And what do you do when your smartphone locks you out ... for 48 years? The answers to all these questions and much, much more can be found in 2019's most captivating nerd fest. So hold tight as we venture down the rabbit hole into the wonderful world of Adam Spencer's Numberland. This terrific new fully illustrated title follows on from Adam's bestselling Big Book of Numbers (2014); World of Numbers (2015), Time Machine (2016), The Number Games (2017), and Top 100 (2018). Praise for Adam Spencer 'Funny yet with hidden depths, like its author. A brilliant introduction to the world of numbers.' --Brian Cox 'Even the page numbers will start to look fascinating once you've read this book!' --Amanda Keller 'Every bright young mind in Australia should read Adam Spencer -- and we oldies would benefit, too.' --Peter FitzSimons 'The things Adam writes about should be taught in every school worldwide.' --Malcolm Gladwell 'When Adam Spencer gets his geek on, it's a joy to behold!' --Russell Crowe 'As gripping as any of my books, but with more maths and less exploding heads!' --Matthew Reilly




The Young Child and Mathematics, Third Edition


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Tap into the Power of Child-Led Math Teaching and Learning Everything a child does has mathematical value--these words are at the heart of this completely revised and updated third edition of The Young Child and Mathematics. Grounded in current research, this classic book focuses on how teachers working with children ages 3 to 6 can find and build on the math inherent in children's ideas in ways that are playful and intentional. This resource - Illustrates through detailed vignettes how math concepts can be explored in planned learning experiences as well as informal spaces - Highlights in-the-moment instructional decision-making and child-teacher interactions that meaningfully and dynamically support children in making math connections - Provides an overview of what children know about counting and operations, spatial relations, measurement and data, and patterns and algebra - Offers examples of informal documentation and assessment approaches that are embedded within classroom practice Deepen your understanding of how math is an integral part of your classroom all day, every day. Includes online video!




Division with Toys


Book Description

Reinforces division and critical thinking skills, and provides a better understanding of the use of real-world math through examples involving toys.




Preschool Math Workbook for Toddlers: Learning Math with Toys


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Preschool math workbook for toddlers: learning math with toys What is Preschool math workbook for toddlers: learning math with toys ? Preschool math workbook for toddlers ages 2-5 is a creative book for preschoolers to learn basic skills of mathematics, using funny toys and objects, this book makes learning math fun for your little one. preschool math workbook is devided in 4 levels of difficulties, math becomes difficult in each level up. Each level include different math activities and 5 tracing numbers. Why You'll Love this Book ? the teaching method in this book is very simple and clear. using funny toys and objects, is a creative way to teach childrends basic skills of math, and make math lovely for them. so for every mom or dad looking for a amazing book to teach their childrens math, this book is the right choice for them. What kind of activities you might expect to find in this book ? activities in Preschool math workbook are as follows : counting objects : counting basics using toys and numbers math questions : question about counting, circling objects ect. matching objects with numbers : matching toys with the correct number addition : addition using toys and numbers subtraction : subtraction using toys and numbers follow the pattaern : logic questions, kids must trace and follow the logic of the shapes. spot the differences : spotting the differences between 2 images. math coloring questions : questions like coloring the 7th and 8th toy etc. Tracing numbers (5 numbers in each level) Nb: those activities are made for preschoolers so they are short. The Book Contains: black and white interior interior color with white paper Premium matte cover design Perfectly sized at 8.5" x 11"