Why Pi?: How Math Applies to Everyday Life

Another book, another math concept! This time, you got a chance to teach kids how to apply concepts like measurements to solve problems. Johnny Ball’s book “Why Pi?” is a fantastic story about the importance of understanding and using math in everyday life. The book is filled with fun games, puzzles, brainteasers, and fun facts that make kids smile.

The beginning of the book was excellent - talked about really interesting math history, such as how Egyptians used math to measure their fields, who came up with different basic mathematical principles, and how they affect, etc. The last 1/4 or so of the book was anti-climatic - it was just a discussion of the various different measurements out in the world today. If you skip the last 1/4, you won't miss much. The rest of it though is a great read for young and old alike. This is another book for kids of all ages, but it is especially useful for kids who’ve already started learning maths in school. This way, they’ll see how the concepts they’ve just learned are used in daily life.

Link to buy: www.amazon.co.uk/Why-Pi-Math-Applies-Everyday/dp/0756664772