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This is Kiss My Math by Danica McKellar, a book to help middle school children understand pre-algebra, written in a fun low-stress style geared towards girls (boys will find the book to be "pink", although the clear math explanations would be useful to them) publisher's description below. Math topics include negative numbers, mean, median and mode, variables, math functions with variables (adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing), combining like terms, the distributive property, using variables to translate word problems, solving equations, word problems and variable subsitution, introduction to solving and graphing inequalities, introduction to exponents and variables with exponents, introduction to functions, introduction to graphing points and lines, math test survival guide. There are some problems throughout the book for kids to solve, with answers at back and detailed explanations available at an internet site.
From the author of the runaway bestseller Math Doesn’t Suck, the next step in the math curriculum-- pre-Algebra.
Last year, actress and math genius Danica McKellar made waves nationwide, challenging the “math nerd” stereotype—and giving girls the tools to ace tests and homework in her unique just-us-girls style. Now, in Kiss My Math, McKellar empowers a new crop of girls—7th to 9th graders—taking on the next level of mathematics: pre-Algebra.
Stepping up not only the math, but also the sass and style, Kiss My Math will help math-phobic teenagers everywhere chill out about math, and finally “get” negative numbers, variables, absolute values, exponents, and more. Each chapter features:
• Step-by-step instruction
• Time-saving tips and tricks
• Illuminating practice problems with detailed solutions
• Real-world examples
• True stories from Danica’s own life as a student and actress
Kiss My Math also includes more fun extras--including personality quizzes, reader polls, and real-life testimonials-- ultimately revealing why pre-Algebra is easier, more relevant, and more glamorous than girls think.
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