Mind-Boggling Numbers

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 6, 2017

Review

Math is fun when working on it with Ms. Mary Math; she makes solving all sorts of arithmetic questions a challenge. This nonfiction picture book bridges story to fact using mind boggling mathematic calculation. Young prodigy or word smiths will be delighted by the dozen story problems offered within the pages of this rather unique book.

The fanciful illustrations are sure to win over some students who exhibit math phobia. If a problem is beyond a specific reader there is always the fun of counting the silly pigs or imagining swimming in 10.5 million glasses of lemonade. While the scientific approach is appreciated by adults it is the intriguing two page spreads that will entice students. This book is not for everyone but it is not necessary to be a math nerd to appreciate the content and educational back pages. Early education teachers may want to add this to their classroom collections.

Overall Book Score: good