Eric Yoder, Natalie Yoder, Marc Zev

Math Madness

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Crazy about math...or wish you were? This book set is for you! These aren't ordinary math books. Kids are challenged to solve math brainteasers and answer questions in sports, cooking, money, and more. Kids will see how math is a critical part of their everyday lives. Fun, educational books perfect for kids, parents, educators, and anyone interested in knowing the difference between an Olympic event score of 9.0 and a Richter scale score of 9.0.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Platypus Media
• Seitenzahl: 398
• Altersempfehlung: 11 bis 14 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Februar 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 221mm x 145mm x 28mm
• Gewicht: 544g
• ISBN-13: 9781938492181
• ISBN-10: 1938492188
• Artikelnr.: 42035896

Autorenporträt

One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Math Eric Yoder is a writer and editor who has been published in a variety of magazines, newspapers, newsletters and online publications on science, government, law, business, sports and other topics. He has contributed to or edited numerous books, mainly in the areas of employee benefits and financial planning. A reporter at The Washington Post who also does freelance writing and editing, he was a member of the Advisory Committee for Science, Naturally's 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Science. He and his wife Patti have two daughters, Natalie and Valerie. Eric can be reached at [e-mail] Natalie Yoder is a college student whose favorite subjects include psychology, science, and photography. A sports enthusiast, she participates in gymnastics, field hockey, diving, soccer, and track. She also enjoys writing, being with friends and family, and listening to music. She has been interviewed several times, along with her father, on National Public Radio to talk about their work on their One Minute Mysteries series: 65 Short Stories You Solve With Science! and 65 Short Stories You Solve With Math! She looks forward to writing more books. She is thinking about studying for careers in oceanography or photography. She can be reached at [e-mail] 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Math Marc Zev is an engineer who has published in the fields of Structural Mechanics and Information Technology. He is founder and president of the Foundation for Innovative Learning, a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the problem-solving abilities of children and adults. He also owns Pensive Products, which creates educational tools, such as Math Flaps, a manipulative specifically designed to teach division. He lives in Chatsworth, California with his wife, two sons, four finches and dog. He can be reached at [e-mail]. Kevin Segal has a Bachelor's in Pure Mathematics and a Master's in Applied Mathematics, both from California State University, Fullerton. He also completed four years of post-graduate studies in Applied Mathematics at UCLA. An Associate of the Society of Actuaries, he now works as a "charismatic number cruncher." He lives in Chatsworth, California with his wife, daughter and son. He can be reached at [e-mail]. Nathan Levy is a prolific writer. Some of his books include Stories with Holes, Whose Clues? and 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Science. A gifted educator, Nathan worked directly with children, teachers and parents in his 35 years as a teacher and principal. He has mentored more than 30 principals and superintendents and trained thousands of teachers in strategies that encourage the love of learning. A resident of Highstown, NJ, he leads workshops for educators and parents. He can be reached at [e-mail].