Synopsis
"Youngsters are fascinated by magic, and the idea of making it happen in front of friends and family is appealing. These math "magic" exercises begin with the simple and progress to the complex, letting readers find their own levels. Many use a calculator, some require a deck of cards, others just need paper and pencil. There is plenty of material here to amuse and challenge....The directions are clear, and the problems work, so there is a guaranteed audience."--Booklist. 128 pages, 120 b/w illus., 5 3/8 x 8 1/4.
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Grade 4-6-- A collection of tricks and puzzles, loosely linked by mathematics, all of which can be found elsewhere. About half involve the use of a calculator; also included are those that use cards, coins, calendars, paper and paper clips, and other items to create amusing ways to fool people. The descriptions are straightforward, with examples and exceptions provided. All methods are explained well, with adequate white space around black-and-white illustrated concepts, as well as line drawings of anthropomorphized chickens, rabbits, and calculators to add humor. A couple of the activities do not have any obvious connection to the theme. (An argument can be made for one of them being an example of topology, but few fifth graders will know this.) There are absolutely no explanations as to why any of these tricks work--a surprising omission. Also, the author tells children to use calculators for even the simplest problems, such as adding one-digit numbers, or multiplying by ten. Although this is not an outstanding collection, it is a good additional purchase. --JoAnn Rees, Sunnyvale Public Library, CA
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Mathemagic
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Sterling Pub Co Inc (edition ), 1991
ISBN 10: 0806983558
ISBN 13: 9780806983554
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Sinclair, Jeff (illustrator). It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience. Seller Inventory # 0806983558-11-1
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Condition: Acceptable. Sinclair, Jeff (illustrator). Item in acceptable condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00090880679
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Sinclair, Jeff (illustrator). . Owner's name on inside. Seller Inventory # F23B-00425
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Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Sinclair, Jeff (illustrator). This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. Seller Inventory # mon0003388257
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Sinclair, Jeff (illustrator). This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . Seller Inventory # mon0003346048
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Condition: Very Good. Sinclair, Jeff (illustrator). Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # P12L-00165