Zero Is The Leaves On The Tree

Written by Betsy Franco
Illustrated by Shino Arihara

Format: Hardcover, 30 pages
On Sale: September 8, 2009
Price: $15.99

It's easy to count three of something-- just add them up. But how do you count zero, a number that is best defined by what it's not?

Can you see it?
Can you hear it?
Can you feel it?

This important math concept is beautifully explored in a way that will inspire children to find... Read more >

The Glorious Golden Ratio

Written by Alfred S. Posamentier and Ingmar Lehmann

Format: Hardcover, 363 pages
On Sale: November 15, 2011
Price: $27.00

What exactly is the Golden Ratio? How was it discovered? Where is it found? These questions and more are thoroughly explained in this engaging tour of one of mathematics' most interesting phenomena. Veteran educators and prolific mathematics writers trace the appearance of the Golden Ratio throughout history and demonstrate a variety... Read more >

First Grade Math Games & Puzzles (Sylvan Workbooks)

Written by Sylvan Learning

Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: April 27, 2010
Price: $12.99

A solid foundation of basic math skills is essential for early success in math. Children who can connect their understanding of math to the world around them will be ready for the challenges of mathematics as they advance to more complex topics. The games and puzzles in this workbook are designed... Read more >

The Fractalist
Memoir of a Scientific Maverick
Written by Benoit Mandelbrot

Format: Hardcover, 352 pages
On Sale: October 30, 2012
Price: $30.00

A fascinating memoir from the man who revitalized visual geometry, and whose ideas about fractals have changed how we look at both the natural world and the financial world.

Benoit Mandelbrot, the creator of fractal geometry, has significantly improved our understanding of, among other things, financial variability and erratic physical phenomena. In...

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One, Two, Three
Absolutely Elementary Mathematics
Written by David Berlinski

Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: May 1, 2012
Price: $15.00

The acclaimed author of A Tour of the Calculus and The Infinite Ascent offers an enlightening and enthralling tour of the basics of mathematics, and reveals a world of fascination in fundamental mathematical ideas.
 
One, Two, Three is David Berlinski’s captivating exploration of the foundation of mathematics, its fundamental ideas, and why they matter. By unraveling the...

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The Fabulous Fibonacci Numbers

Written by Alfred S. Posamentier and Ingmar Lehmann

Format: Hardcover, 364 pages
On Sale: May 30, 2007
Price: $28.99

Accessible and appealing to even the most math-phobic individual, this fun and enlightening book allows the reader to appreciate the elegance of mathematics and its amazing applications in both natural and cultural settings. The most ubiquitous, and perhaps the most intriguing, number pattern in mathematics is the Fibonacci sequence. In this... Read more >

Magnificent Mistakes in Mathematics

Written by Alfred S. Posamentier and Ingmar Lehmann

Format: eBook
On Sale: August 13, 2013
Price: $12.99

Requiring no more than high-school-level math competency, this playful excursion through the nuances of math will give you a better grasp of this fundamental, all-important science. Veteran math educators demonstrate how some "magnificent mistakes" had profound consequences for our understanding of mathematics' key concepts. In the nineteenth century, English mathematician William... Read more >

Paradox
The Nine Greatest Enigmas in Physics
Written by Jim Al-Khalili

Format: eBook, 256 pages
On Sale: October 23, 2012
Price: $11.99

A fun and fascinating look at great scientific paradoxes.

   Throughout history, scientists have come up with theories and ideas that just don't seem to make sense.  These we call paradoxes.  The paradoxes Al-Khalili offers are drawn chiefly from physics and astronomy and represent those that have stumped some of the finest minds. ... Read more >

Kindergarten Math Games & Puzzles (Sylvan Workbooks)

Written by Sylvan Learning

Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: April 27, 2010
Price: $12.99

A solid foundation of basic math skills is essential for early success in math. Children who can connect their understanding of math to the world around them will be ready for the challenges of mathematics as they advance to more complex topics. The games and puzzles in this workbook are designed... Read more >

Kindergarten Numbers & Counting (Sylvan Workbooks)

Written by Sylvan Learning

Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: January 24, 2012
Price: $12.99

Master numbers and counting with fun activities based on Sylvan's proven techniques for success!

A strong foundation in numbers and counting is essential for early success in math. The activities in this workbook are designed to familiarize your child with counting, number patterns, and fundamental math concepts like "more" and "less." This... Read more >