In this clever guide, young readers previously daunted by algebra, logic, algorithms, and all things math will discover they are better at it than they thought. How to be a Math Genius explores the math brain and demonstrates to readers that they use math skills all the time — they just don't know it yet. Packed with math activities and puzzles, compelling stories of math geniuses, math facts and stats, and more, How to be a Math Genius makes the dreaded subject of math both engaging and relevant.

Presents an introduction to the Python programming language with illustrated steps for creating simple projects, including an animal quiz, a password picker, a robot builder, and a screen pet.

The first title in the Math Is CATegorical series familiarizes readers with the concept of addition and its key terms. Reprint.

A second entry in the award-winning series that began with One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve with Science provides short brain twisters that challenge critical thinking skills and everyday math abilities. Original.

A brightly illustrated, easy-to-follow introduction to coding for young computer users focuses on the free programming languages of Scratch and Python, outlining step-by-step projects designed to help beginners create their own chatbots and mini computer games.

A highly visual introduction to basic math concepts for reluctant students presents topics in short, concise steps augmented by real-life examples and fun facts that render math easier and more comprehensible. Original.

A collection of famous mathematical puzzles, taken from a popular newspaper column, features the "writings" of the fictional author, Malba Tahan, who describes different mathematical puzzles and solutions applied to real situations. Simultaneous.

Combines the series

Provide your second-grade students with 10 to 15 minutes of daily math practice specifically developed to meet Common Core! The frequent, focused practice improves math skills, and each title includes downloadable home–school connection activities. How it works: Students complete five short math problems on days 1–4. The day 5 activity provides more extensive practice and asks students to think critically. The 36 weeks of grade-specific skill practice covers: - Operations strategies - Number relationships - Place value - Measurement and data - Geometry - Word problems This series also includes: - models and tools to aid students in solving problems and answering open-ended questions. - critical Common Core proficiencies for each grade level. - downloadable math activities and projects to offer reinforcing practice at home. - a detailed scope and sequence chart to help teachers map units to correlated skills. - student books in English and Spanish.

A step-by-step manual to basic coding combines whimsical illustrations with comprehensive instructions on how to use the popular coding teaching tool, Scratch, to build and launch a personal website. Simultaneous. Illustrations.