Fractals, Googols, and Other Mathematical Tales

Just as the name suggests, "Fractals, Googols, and Other Mathematical Tales" is a collection of interesting stories, each focusing on a different mathematical concept. With this book, kids will explore math in an amusing and entertaining way while learning about real numbers, exponents, dimensions, the golden rectangle, and many other math topics.

The numbers in this book tell stories that help the reader remember how they are used. The fictional stories are interesting and often humorous, such as when Penrose, the cat, meets Lo-shu, the tortoise, and learns about magic squares. There are several puzzles in the book and the answers are included on the last few pages. Although targeted as a book for children of all ages and backgrounds, it recommends this book for children above the age of 7 or 8, so they can truly understand the concepts behind the stories.

Link to buy: www.amazon.com/Fractals-Googols-Other-Mathematical-Tales/dp/0933174896