A crew of hungry kittens and their captain head to the lake to catch some dinner, but the fish have surprises in store for them. Even before the cats encounter the fish, they run into trouble. What happens when confused kitties paddle every which way? Or when they all lean in the same direction? A pattern is needed to avoid a catastrophe! Patterns are the foundation on which math is built. Using rhythm, wordplay, and countable characters, CATastrophe!...

Have you ever wondered what makes electricity? Or what's inside an atom? Or how high the Moon really is? Or what light is made of and why you need it? This book provides all the answers in this colourful, fact-packed and informative ebook, explaining more than 100 key STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Math) concepts in a clear way that will appeal to children aged five and above. This is the perfect visual introduction to the key concepts...

"How Many Mice Make an Elephant? And Other Big Questions about Size and Distance introduces children to a world of fascinating information by comparing sizes and distances in an easily relatable way. A wide range of subjects are covered, including animals, the human body, engineering, Earth, and space, to explore the answers to questions such as "How many ice cubes make an iceberg?", "How many high jumps to the Moon?" and "How many planet Earths fit...

"Inquisitive mammoths . . . [cover] the basics of numbers, operations, geometry, measurement, and . . . more"--Provided by publisher. Math is all around you…if you look closely enough! From computer games to bridges, shopping malls to game shows, mathematics truly is everywhere. David Macauley’s terrific troupe of curious mammoths will lead you through the basics of math, including numbers, calculation, geometry, measurement and so much more...

"One can be one thing all on its own--one star, one stream, one stick, one stone. But those on their toes, those using their smarts, know one can be more than the sum of its parts. Consider the two slices of bread that make up one sandwich, or the three lines of poetry that form one haiku, or even the ten years that form one decade. From one to ten, from sandwiches to centuries, every part is necessary to the whole. In this fascinating concept book,...

A drive to recycle cans on Earth Day teaches the children of the Maple Street School Save-the-Planet Club about place value.

"Information about soccer and soccer players incorporating math into the game, for children"--

In a book for those who dislike mathematics, an alien explains the many areas in which math is used, including baking, music, navigation, and measurements.