Mammoth math : (with a little help from some elephant shrews) / David Macaulay.
"Math is all around you...if you look closely enough! From computer games to bridges, shopping malls to game shows, mathematics truly is everywhere. David Macauley's terrific troupe of curious mammoths will lead you through the basics of math, including numbers, calculation, geometry, measurement and so much more in this highly original guide to math for kids aged 8+. In Mammoth Math, not only will you learn the essential principles of math, you'll enjoy learning about them too! From start to finish, the mammoths are your guide as they seek to understand the math! These intrepid demonstrators will go to incredible lengths to educate and entertain, as they wrestle with adding or subtracting numbers, measuring angles, creating a pie chart, solving equations, and much more. Observing and recording the mammoths' behavior is best-selling illustrator David Macaulay. Renowned for his ability to explain complex ideas with simple genius, Macaulay captures the oddball humor of his subject matter, making Mammoth Math the perfect introduction to math for young learners to love." -- Publisher Marketing.
Record details
- ISBN: 074405611X
- ISBN: 9780744056112
- Physical Description: 160 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition: First American edition
- Publisher: New York, NY : DK, 2022.
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Everything you need to know about numbers demonstrated by mammoths"--Front cover. Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Count on it! -- Number know-how -- Puzzling patterns and super sequences -- Maps, maneuvers, and movements -- Stupendous shapes -- How much? How big? How long? -- Discovering data. |
| Target Audience Note: | 007-011. |
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| Subject: | Arithmetic > Juvenile literature. Geometry > Juvenile literature. Mathematics > Juvenile literature. Measurement > Juvenile literature. Numbers, Natural > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Illustrated works. Instructional and educational works. |
Available copies
- 41 of 46 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Harnett County Library.
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- 0 current holds with 46 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harnett County Main Library | J 510 Mac (Text) | 33630005286724 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"Math is all around you...if you look closely enough! From computer games to bridges, shopping malls to game shows, mathematics truly is everywhere. David Macauley's terrific troupe of curious mammoths will lead you through the basics of math, including numbers, calculation, geometry, measurement and so much more in this highly original guide to math for kids aged 8+. In Mammoth Math, not only will you learn the essential principles of math, you'll enjoy learning about them too! From start to finish, the mammoths are your guide as they seek to understand the math! These intrepid demonstrators will go to incredible lengths to educate and entertain, as they wrestle with adding or subtracting numbers, measuring angles, creating a pie chart, solving equations, and much more. Observing and recording the mammoths' behavior is best-selling illustrator David Macaulay. Renowned for his ability to explain complex ideas with simple genius, Macaulay captures the oddball humor of his subject matter, making Mammoth Math the perfect introduction to math for young learners to love." --
