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Cool paper folding : creative activities that make math & science fun for kids! / by Hanson, Anders,1980-; Mann, Elissa,1990-;
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Subjects: Paper work; Origami; Handicraft;
© c2014., ABDO Pub.,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Cool optical illusions : creative activities that make math & science fun for kids! / by Hanson, Anders,1980-; Mann, Elissa,1990-;
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Subjects: Optical illusions; Visual perception;
© c2014., ABDO Pub.,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Humble pi : when math goes wrong in the real world / by Parker, Matt(Mathematician),author.;
"This tour of real-world mathematical disasters reveals the importance of math in everyday life. All sorts of seemingly innocuous mathematical mistakes can have significant consequences. Exploring and explaining a litany of glitches, near misses, and mathematical mishaps involving the internet, big data, elections, street signs, lotteries, the Roman Empire, and an Olympic team, Matt Parker uncovers the ways math trips us up"--
Subjects: Mathematics.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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All things being equal : why math is the key to a better world / by Mighton, John,1957-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.From the award-winning founder of JUMP Math comes a road map for success in math study, and an impassioned call for a more just society where intellectual achievement is available to the many instead of the privileged few. John Mighton has been called the "Jane Jacobs of education" and has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada. His first two books, 'The Myth of Ability' and 'The End of Ignorance', were national bestsellers and he has received two Governor General's Awards. He lives in Toronto, ON.
Subjects: Mathematics; Numeracy.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The secret lives of numbers : a hidden history of math's unsung trailblazers / by Kitagawa, Kate,author.; Revell, Timothy,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Mathematics shapes almost everything we do. But despite its reputation as the study of fundamental truths, the stories we have been told about it are wrong -- warped like the sixteenth-century map that enlarged Europe at the expense of Africa, Asia and the Americas. In The Secret Lives of Numbers, renowned math historian Kate Kitagawa and journalist Timothy Revell make the case that the history of math is infinitely deeper, broader, and richer than the narrative we think we know"--Dust jacket flap.
Subjects: Mathematicians.; Mathematics;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Big ideas for small mathematicians : kids discovering the beauty of math with 22 ready-to-go activities / by Kajander, Elizabeth Ann,1960-;
"Ages 6-11"--Cover."Grades 1-5"--P. [4] of cover.
Subjects: Mathematics;
© c2007., Zephyr Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Dinosaur dig / by Clemson, Wendy.; Clemson, Frances.;
"Blue level: 6+, beginner"--P. [4] of cover.LSC
Subjects: Mathematics; Dinosaurs;
© 2013., Ticktock,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Ocean giants / by Clemson, Wendy.; Clemson, David.;
"Blue level: 6+, beginner"--P. [4] of cover.LSC
Subjects: Mathematics; Marine animals;
© 2013., Ticktock,
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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How to win friends and influence fungi : collected quirks of science, tech, engineering, and math from nerd nite / by Balakrishnan, Chris,author.; Balakrishnan, Chris,editor.; Orr, Kristen,illustrator.; Wasowski, Matt,editor.;
"In the vein of acclaimed popular-science bestsellers such as Atlas Obscura, Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry, The Way Things Work, What If?, and Undeniable, the co-founders of the global science organization Nerd Nite bring readers a collection of wacky, yet fascinating STEM topics. For 20 years, Nerd Nite has delivered to live audiences around the world, the most interesting, fun, and informative presentations about science, history, the arts, pop culture, you name it. There hasn't been a rabbit hole that their army of presenters hasn't been afraid to explore. Finally, after countless requests to bring Nerd Nite to more fans across the globe, co-founders and college pals Matt Wasowski and Chris Balakrishnan are bringing readers the quirky and accessible science content that they crave in book form, focused on STEM and paired with detailed illustrations that make the content pop. The resulting range of topics is quirky and vast, from kinky, spring-loaded spiders to the Webb telescope's influence on movie special effects. Hilariously named after Dale Carnegie's iconic book, How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi features narratives, bursts, and infographics on all things STEM from scientists around the world. Chapters are sure to make you laugh-out-loud, with titles such as "The Science of the Hangover," "What Birds Can Teach Us About the Impending Zombie Apocalypse," and "Lessons from the Oregon Trail." With fascinating details, facts, and illustrations, combined with Chris and Matt's incredible connections to organizations such as the Discovery Network and the Smithsonian Institution, How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi is sure to reach joyful STEM enthusiasts of all ages around the world. About Nerd Nite: Started in 2003, Nerd Nite is a monthly event held in 100+ cities worldwide during which folks give 20-minute fun-yet-informative presentations across all disciplines, while the audience drinks along!"--
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Humor.; Medicine; Medicine; Science; Science; Technology; Technology;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The everything STEM handbook : help your child learn and succeed in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math / by Sawah, Rihab.; Clark, Anthony(Professor);
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Science; Technology; Engineering; Mathematics;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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