Book details
Amazing Math: Projects You Can Build Yourself (Build It Yourself)
Description
Make a geodesic dome big enough to sit in. Solve one of the world's hardest two-piece puzzles. Pass a straight line through a curved slot.From prime numbers to paraboloids, Amazing Math Projects You Can Build Yourself introduces readers ages 9 and up to the beauty and wonder of math through hands-on activities. Kids will cut apart shapes to discover area formulas, build beautiful geometric models to explore their properties, and amaze friends with the mysterious Möbius strip.Learning through examples of how we encounter math in our daily lives, children will marvel at the mathematical patterns in snowflakes and discover the graceful curves in the Golden Gate Bridge. Readers will never look at soap bubbles the same way again!Amazing Math Projects You Can Build Yourself includes projects about number patterns, lines, curves, and shapes. Each activity includes intriguing facts, vocabulary builders, and connections to other topics. A companion website, includes video instructions for many projects in the book and provides additional activities.
Age
9-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
128 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Interactive Learning: The book provides a hands-on approach to learning math by involving readers in building projects that illustrate mathematical concepts, making the learning process engaging and interactive.
- Concept Reinforcement: By constructing physical models, readers can better understand and remember mathematical principles, as the act of building helps reinforce the concepts being taught.
- Real-World Application: 'Amazing Math' shows how mathematical ideas are not just abstract concepts but have practical applications in the real world, which can inspire readers to appreciate the usefulness of math in everyday life.
- Enhanced Problem-Solving Skills: The projects in the book encourage critical thinking and problem-solving, as readers must apply mathematical knowledge to create something tangible, thereby improving their analytical skills.