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Here are my Valentine's gifts from Barnes & Noble.

Two books that seem very interesting
And a Moomin bag, because... I love the Moomins!!!!

The author says in the preface that the book should be accessible to anybody with a maths GCSE. Apparently a maths GCSE is more difficult than a maths O Level. I kept my head above water (I think) till Chapter 6 when we hit geometry, which was my downfall with school maths as well. I just skimmed Chapter 7 on estimates and approximations but re-surfaced with the FAQ in the final chapter, which was more about mathematicians than mathematics.

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Here's to folklore maintaining relevance!
This is a laugh out loud take on the Legend of Sissa Ibn Dahir. 5 nuggets! Bonus: it explains exponential growth in elementary terms.

“one arm of a right angle is perfectly horizontal, the other is perfectly vertical“

I would use this when discussion math topics in the classroom because it helps children understand the properties of these shapes, such as their sides and angles, in an accessible and engaging way. The book is an excellent resource for teaching basic geometry concepts to early learners.

Squares, Rectangles, and Other Quadrilaterals by David A. Adler is a nonfiction children's book that introduces young readers to the concept of quadrilaterals, a type of polygon with four sides. Through clear, simple explanations and colorful illustrations, the book explores different types of quadrilaterals, including squares, rectangles, parallelograms, and rhombuses.

“Mathematickles, math is fun!
Count the stars, add and run!“

Dive into the world of math with Mathematickles! This fun book features silly poems and bright pictures that help kids discover how math is all around us. It‘s a great way to make math fun and exciting for young readers!

This is a fun and playful book that introduces kids to math in a creative way. The book uses silly poems and colorful illustrations to explore different math concepts, like shapes, numbers, and patterns. Franco's playful rhymes make learning math exciting and enjoyable, showing kids that math is everywhere around them. It's a perfect blend of creativity and education, making it great for kids who might be hesitant about math!