Random House New Releases - Juvenile Nonfiction - Mathematics - Fractions

Mesmerizing Math by Thomas Flintham

2013-08-06T00:30:00-05:00

Mesmerizing Math
Written by Jonathan Litton
Illustrated by Thomas Flintham

Hardcover, 16 pages | Templar | Juvenile Nonfiction - Mathematics; Juvenile Nonfiction - Mathematics - Fractions; Juvenile Nonfiction - Mathematics - Geometry | $18.99 | 978-0-7636-6881-5 (0-7636-6881-8)

Incredible ideas + interactive flaps and tabs = math made easy!

An interactive, engaging and exciting exploration of math, from the invention of zero to the geometry of a donut! Clear, humorous text, bright illustrations, and interactive novelties help explain such topics as numbers, geometry, probability, transformations, and statistics. The focus is on making math accessible and exciting, so each topic has an investigation for young numbersmiths to try at home.

Piece = Part = Portion by Shmuel Thaler

2008-08-01T00:30:00-05:00

Piece = Part = Portion
Written by Scott Gifford
Photographed by Shmuel Thaler

Trade Paperback, 32 pages | Tricycle Press | Juvenile Nonfiction - Mathematics - Fractions | $7.99 | 978-1-58246-261-5 (1-58246-261-5)

Just as hola and bonjour express "hello" in different ways, fractions, decimals, and percents describe the same quantities in different ways. While it may sound simple, this basic math concept often baffles children. The straightforward text and photographic examples from everyday life in PIECE=PART=PORTION are a terrific boon to elementary school math students everywhere.

Piece=part=portion/Pedazo=parte=porcion by Shmuel Thaler

2007-08-01T00:30:00-05:00

Piece=part=portion/Pedazo=parte=porcion Fractions=decimals=percents/Fracciones=decimales=porcentajes
Written by Scott Gifford
Photographed by Shmuel Thaler

Hardcover, 32 pages | Tricycle Press | Juvenile Nonfiction - Mathematics - Fractions | $14.95 | 978-1-58246-225-7 (1-58246-225-9)

Find fractions frustrating?
Do decimals get you down?
Perhaps you’re puzzled by percents.
Never fear--the solution to your confusion is here!

See, fractions, decimals, and percents are different math terms that describe the same thing--a piece, part, or portion of a larger whole. It’s just like “hello,” “hola,” and “bonjour” mean “Hi there!”--but each in a different language. Once you’ve mastered this simple concept, you can try it out on your friends. Ask them for 0.5 of their pizza. You’ll be finished eating before they realize they agreed to give you half!