David M. Schwartz

Step into the world of relative size. See how big a meatball would become if your hair were as thick as spaghetti! In this new and zany math book, everyday things are used to present the principles of ratio and proportion. Hilarious illustrations make these mind-bending math concepts easy to understand and fun to explore.

Marvelosissimo the Magician explains the development of standard units of measure, and shows the simplicity of calculating length, height, weight, and volume using the metric system.

Photographs, rhyming text, and gatefold pages illustrate how animals use camouflage to blend in with their natural environments and hide from predators.