Girls Get Curves: Geometry Takes Shape [Hardcover]

Danica McKellar (Author)

Book Description

Release date: August 2, 2012

New York Times bestselling author and mathemetician Danica McKellar tackles all the angles—and curves—of geometry

In her three previous bestselling books Math Doesn't Suck, Kiss My Math, and Hot X: Algebra Exposed!, actress and math genius Danica McKellar shattered the “math nerd” stereotype by showing girls how to ace their math classes and feel cool while doing it.

Sizzling with Danica's trademark sass and style, her fourth book, Girls Get Curves, shows her readers how to feel confident, get in the driver's seat, and master the core concepts of high school geometry, including congruent triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, proofs, theorems, and more!

Combining reader favorites like personality quizzes, fun doodles, real-life testimonials from successful women, and stories about her own experiences with illuminating step-by-step math lessons, Girls Get Curves will make girls feel like Danica is their own personal tutor.

As hundreds of thousands of girls already know, Danica's irreverent, lighthearted approach opens the door to math success and higher scores, while also boosting their self-esteem in all areas of life. Girls Get Curves makes geometry understandable, relevant, and maybe even a little (gasp!) fun for girls.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Hot X: Algebra Exposed is a must-have for any teen or tween girl who feels nervous about Algebra class." -Washington Post

“Danica McKellar is a great teacher! She's warm and funny, and best of all, she explains algebra so clearly. My wife and I immediately ordered her books [for] our daughters.”—Steven Strogatz, New York Times columnist and professor of mathematics, Cornell University

About the Author

DANICA McKELLAR, famous for her roles on The Wonder Years and The West Wing, is also an internationally recognized mathematician and advocate for math education. Her groundbreaking books have been recognized in Newsweek and USA Today, as well as on Good Morning America, the Today show, and NPR's Science Friday, and even as ABC World News Tonight's “Person of the Week” feature. Visit www.danicamckellar.com

Product Details

• Hardcover: 432 pages
• Publisher: Hudson Street Press (August 2, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594630941
• ISBN-13: 978-1594630941
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,407 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #13 in Books > Teens > Education & Reference > Social Science
  • #32 in Books > Teens > Education & Reference > Science & Technology > Mathematics

More About the Author

Best known for her roles on The Wonder Years and The West Wing, Danica McKellar graduated summa cum laude in mathematics from UCLA, went on to co-write a published math theorem, and continues to be an outspoken role model for young women to excel in math.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Latest volume in an EXCELLENT series of math books. August 13, 2012

By stojoe

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have nothing but praise for Ms. McKellar's series of math books. The latest volume tackles Geometry with the same style as her previous 3 books covered Basic Math, Pre-Algebra and Algebra; providing clear explanations of key concepts and examples of how these concepts can be applied to solve numerical problems in the day-to-day lives of her target audience (young women of middle school to high school age).
She is successful at making math understandable ... and fun. Male readers and those of us who have long since put our high school years behind us can learn / re-learn much forgotten math in these volumes. (Keep in mind: McKellar's illustrative stories are geared toward females in grades 5 through 12). The website for each book provides fully worked-out solutions to all the practice problems contained in the main text.
It is also very admirable that Ms. McKellar provides pep-talks in each book to encourage and empower young women to overcome their math anxiety and to never "dumb-down" in order to perpetuate the damaging myth that popular, poised and attractive female students don't "do" math.
Hopefully she will write additional volumes in the future covering the basics of Trigonometry, Pre-Calc and Calculus!

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars "HOW TO ACE MATH FOR TEENS!" August 13, 2012

By Geraldine Ahearn TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover

Danica Mckellar is an actress, and a math teacher. This amazing book that's designed for teens, or anyone who seeks expert math advice, is clear, funny and concise. The author is a Master storyteller, is heartwarming, and is a Great teacher. This book is for any teen that's nervous about Algebra, who will receive important skills and good advice on step-by-step How To Problem Solving. I remember when I needed this help many years ago, and I wish this book was available back then, it would have been extremely helpful! The author delivers expert math education, includes easy to follow math lessons, fun doodles, and real-life stories about personal experiences. In addition, testimonials are included from successful women as the author provides her own feedback, while acting like a personal tutor. Danica has you covered and will have you feeling confident as you take control, while mastering high school geometry. Illuminating, Educational, and extremely helpful. Highly Recommended!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great reference for Geometry students October 22, 2012

By Kelly

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this for my daughter who is taking geometry. She has found it to be a really good reference for when she doesn't understand how something was presented in class or in her textbook. We've recommended this series of books to a lot of her friends (both boys and girls!)