65 Short Mysteries You Solve with Math! (One Minute Mysteries) - Softcover

Eric Yoder; Natalie Yoder

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0967802008 ISBN 13: 9780967802008

Publisher: Science, Naturally!, 2010

Synopsis

Crack open this book to sharpen your logic and reasoning skills. These literature-based math mysteries take just one minute to read. The brainteasers are entertaining, but even better, their real-world connections help kids see math concepts and quandaries as approachable, learnable and solvable. A fun way to develop deductive reasoning skills and discover the joys of math!

About this title

About the Author

Eric Yoder is a writer and editor who has been published in a variety of magazines, newspapers, newsletters and online publications on science, government, law, business, sports and other topics. He has written, contributed to or edited numerous books, mainly in the areas of employee benefits and financial planning. A reporter at The Washington Post who also does freelance writing and editing, he was a member of the Advisory Committee for Science, Naturally's 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Science. He is also the award-winning coauthor, along with his daughter, Natalie, of the wildly popular One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Stories You Solve With Science! He and his wife, Patti, have two daughters, Natalie and Valerie. He can be reached at Eric@ScienceNaturally.com.

Natalie Yoder is a high school student whose favorite subjects are science, photography and English. A sports enthusiast, she participates in gymnastics, field hockey, track, soccer and diving. She also enjoys reading, writing,playing the clarinet, playing with the family beagle, Trevor, and listening to music. She has appeared, along with her father, on National Public Radio to talk about their work on One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Stories You Solve With Science! She loved helping to create and shape these math mysteries. She is hoping to work in marine biology after college. She can be reached at Natalie@ScienceNaturally.com

From the Back Cover

These aren't your ordinary mysteries! One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Math! challenges readers of all ages to become super sleuths. These fun mysteries are each one minute long and have a unique twist--you need to tap into your mathematical wisdom to solve them. Plus, they will help you figure out the greatest mystery of all...why you actually need the skills you learned in math class! Written by the same father/daughter team who brought you the award winning One Minute Mysteries: 65 Short Mysteries You Solve With Science! ,this entertaining and educational book is easy to use at home, in school, or in the car. This book is the perfect solution for any kid, parent, or educator who loves good mysteries, good math, or both!

Reviews

Grade 3–6—Short brain teasers in story form demand logical thinking and the use of math to solve a mystery. Each selection is written on one page with the solution and a black-and-white illustration on the back. The problems vary in the level of math ability required to solve them. Teachers or parents could use this collection as brainstorming ideas or time fillers when something quick is needed to bring kids to focus on something together. The selections would be best read aloud. Settings include home, the outdoors, sports fields, and camp.—Erlene Bishop Killeen, Stroughton Area School District, WI
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Edition details

• Publisher: Science, Naturally!
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0967802008
• ISBN 13: 9780967802008
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192