Math Wizardry for Kids (Paperback)

by Margaret Kenda (Author), Phyllis S. Williams (Author) "This is your chance to become a math wizard..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
Over 200 math puzzles, games and designs for kids are packed into a kit which pairs a 325-page book with over 200 puzzles and projects. Included in the kit are a protractor, various triangles, a ruler, compass, and other tools essential to helping kids understand basic math. The kit uses fun approaches to encourage kids to learn. -- Midwest Book Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
Kids needn't be math geniuses to enjoy this book, but they might develop into mathematicians simply by solving and playing the 200+ puzzles and games they find here. Illustrations highlight details of different projects. A Glossary and a section for parents and teachers help make this book ideal for use as a classroom math supplement.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series (May 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812018095
• ISBN-13: 978-0812018097
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #701,099 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cool Math Activities For Hard to Find Topics, May 19, 2000

By A Customer

I found activities for many hard to find topics included in Math Wizardry. As a teacher I am always on the move searching for applicable, simply put, and interesting activities to use in the classroom. That is not always easy to do. I recommend this text because it gives directions and a pictorial review of the activities along with a simple explanation and benefits of the activity. I recommend it highly to parents and educators alike. This book is a great resource that can easily be used to enhance any math classroom or home study.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Buy, December 3, 2006

By	K. Windsor (des moines, ia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Let me just say that I had this set as a child, and am now a math major. It definitely sparked my interest, and taught me a great deal about different sides of mathematics that I didn't hear about in school.
Definitely recommend it for the advanced or curious kid.