Showing posts with label math. Show all posts
Showing posts with label math. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Review: Challenging Math Riddles For Kids by Patricia Barnes


    • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rockridge Press (March 1, 2022)
    • Language ‏ : ‎ English
    • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 84 pages
    • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1638073872
    • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1638073871
    • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
    • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 4

Recently, I was asked to review this Math Riddle book for kids. My grandson is of the right age and loves math. He is also an analytical thinker so, I thought it would be perfect for him.

One of the things I like about this book begins right at the table of contents. The book is divided into levels of difficulty. Since this is a book that spans from ages 8-12, it totally makes sense. The book also has warm up pages which helps to get into the heart of the book.

One of the more fun things in this book, at least to me, are the lead up pages to each chapter that either features a historical riddle or some sort of fact about riddles in general. This certainly appealed to my historical nature. However, with someone like my grandson who loves facts, this is cool for him too.

Overall, there are 175 riddles in the book and are fun to try. The book includes an answer key in the back. I could see teachers using this in their classrooms as supplemental lessons or even challenges. This is also perfect for the home school classes as well.

This is surely a winner of a book and one I recommend to pick up. 
Riddle me this: What book gets 5 stars from me?

Disclosure:
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. The review here is 100% my own opinions and may differ from yours. ~Michelle, Reading Authors Network


 About the author:


Patricia has worked with almost very age group, from toddler to adult learners and every learning type - from kids who struggle in traditional classrooms to those who are more organized, clever, and insightful than she can ever hope to be.

With over fifteen years experience writing for websites, Patricia is excited for this, her first foray into the world of physical books.

Having taught in schools, university, adult education establishments, and corporate boardrooms, Patricia's biggest teaching challenge has been homeschooling her kids. With five children, of varying abilities, some of whom are exceptionally reluctant learners, Patricia has constantly sought new ways to share her love of learning.

She hopes to inspire that same love of learning in others, even if her own kids are stubbornly resisting.


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Thursday, September 3, 2015

#Review: Zero the Hero by Joan Holub/ Illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld #kidsbooks



Summary:
Zero. Zip. Zilch. Nada. That's what all the other numbers think of Zero. He doesn't add anything in addition. He's of no use in division. And don't even ask what he does in multiplication. (Hint: Poof!) But Zero knows he's worth a lot, and when the other numbers get into trouble, he swoops in to prove that his talents are innumerable.

My review:
I admittedly hate math with a passion. So, it was with pure reluctance that I even read this book. However, I like the author and so I gave it a go. I was not disappointed.

Zero simply gets a bad rap through the entire book. No one likes him. He thinks himself a hero from the very first pages, this includes the cape and mask and is only out to prove himself. What is a hero to do. Well...nothing?

That is where the book gets to be fun! I loved that each number had a different personality and is illustrated in cartoon form. This was brilliant on the part of the illustrator and the genius of the author.

Of course math does play into this book but in a subtle way that the reader gets it but is not bogged down with it. Win! Does Zero save the day? Read the book and find out.

I give this book 5+Zero the SUPER Hero stars!

Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for my open and honest opinion. The views expressed here are 100% my own and may differ from yours. ~Naila Moon

Where to find the author:


Joan Holub is co-author of the best-selling Goddess Girls series, the Grimmtastic Girls series, and the Heroes in Training series. Her picture book Little Red Writing received three starred reviews and has been named to many Best-of lists. Her mighty cool dad inspired the creation of the picture book, Mighty Dads

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