Penrose is back, and ready to usher young readers along as he encounters more amazing mathematical ideas in a sequence of adventure tales. At once demystifying and challenging, the book gives readers visuals to consider and things to do as they — along with Penrose — discover mathematical "rep-tiles"; meet x, the mathematical actor; find out when one and one do not equal two; help Sorry Snowflake find its symmetry; cross pi's path; learn that mathematical donuts are not for dunking; and more. Plus, Penrose tantalizes, teases, and perplexes with his puzzles and games around every corner. Like Pappas's other acclaimed mathematics books for children, these amusing and informative stories are designed to stimulate the imagination and motivate young minds to think about, grasp, and even marvel over concepts they might otherwise shy away from. A good bet for Pappas fans, Penrose fans, math buffs, teachers, students, and parents.
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Finally, math she enjoys!,
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Definitely a "must have" for parents of high ability children who need an engaging and creative approach to math concepts. My daughter (8 yr.) simply will not complete worksheets, workbooks, or any other repetitive math drill, but she certainly does love a good cat story! For Christmas she received this book and The Adventures of Penrose, plus Fractals, Googols, and Other Math Adventures. She loves these stories, and is drawn into the exercises with enthusiasm. Ms. Pappas has created an original and adventurous series that "has just the right amount of facts and fun", to quote my daughter. Partner this series with the book "The Number Devil" by Hans Magnus Enzenberger, which is also a favorite in our home.
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Theoni Pappas continues to provide activities that are fun for student and teacher alike. Students learn math concepts, both simple and advanced, while enjoying the adventures of Penrose, who is one very smart cat.
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