Brief Description
Explains the meaning of mathematical terms which begin with the different letters of the alphabet from abacus, binary, and cubit to zillion.
Learn More about the Book
Wait a minute--this isn't your everyday, ho-hum math book. Where else can you find A is for Abacus, B is for Binary, N is for Nature, and W is for "When are we ever gonna use this stuff, anyway?" This book will surely delight readers with noggins for numbers, but David Schwartz's trademark wit and Marissa Moss's quirky pictures will also beckon even the most math phobic.
Review Quotes
1. The Children's Book Council's "Not Just for Children Anymore!" 2002 selection.
1999 ALA Notable Children's Book
1999 ABC Choices Award
1999 Children's Bookseller's Choice
1998 Smithsonian Notable Book for Children
"An enchanting alphabet book that will make its audience laught out loud....A terrific title to instruct and entertain." School Library Journal, Starred Review
"An asset to anyone who wants to make science fun." starred review Library Talk magazine
"Will appeal to curious readers . . . who like to laugh while learning." Sacramento Bee
"A primer [that] excels at explaining the concepts that science textbooks often make incomprehensible." San Diego Union-Tribune
Fun, fascinating, and appealing to math mavens and math phobics alike." Creative Classroom magazine"
Awards & Accolades
1. Winner, Bookseller's Choice : 1999
