Children's books about math: Recently received
This guide lists children's books in the Cubberley Education Library about mathematics, arithmetic, counting, and shapes.
Recently received
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The quest for a tangram dragon by Christine Liu-Perkins; Lynn Scurfield (Ill.)
Publication Date: 2024Ages 5-8; Gr.1-2.
A clever and charming introduction to the Tangram puzzle, a classic Chinese shape puzzle that's beloved in early math curriculum. A brave Little Triangle seeks a Chinese dragon to end the long drought. On the quest, Little Triangle meets other shapes who want to help. -
Calculating chimpanzees, brainy bees, and other animals with mind-blowing mathematical abilities by Stephanie Gibeault; Jaclyn Sinquett (Ill.)
Publication Date: 2024Lexile measure 850; Ages9-12; Gr.4-7.
Animals know a lot more about numbers than you might think. Guppies can tell large numbers from small ones, hyenas can count, and chimpanzees can use Arabic numerals! Readers will get to know these extraordinary animals and more--and how scientists study their number sense. Each chapter wraps up with an interview with a researcher and a hands-on activity that give readers the chance to challenge their own math skills. -
Measuring me! by Nicola Kent
Publication Date: 2024Ages 4-8; PrK-Gr.3.
Discover amazing facts about the human body and explore measuring in an exciting and personal way! Bright and lively artwork, along with a pull-out height chart, make this especially appealing to young learners. -
Uma Wimple charts her house by Reif Larsen; Ben Gibson
Publication Date: 2021Lexile measure AD510L; Ages 4-8; Gr.1-3.
A young chart maker faces a challenge when she is given an assignment to make a chart of her own home. -
Molly and the mathematical mysteries: ten interactive adventures in mathematical wonderland by Eugenia Cheng; Aleksandra Artymoska (Illustrator)
Publication Date: 2021Ages 7-10, Gr.2-5.
Find the clues and lift the flaps on this mathematical mystery! Join Molly as she ventures into a curious world where nothing is quite as it seems. A trail of clues leads from scene to scene, presenting Molly with a number of challenges. -
We are one : how the world adds up by Susan Hood; Linda Yan (Illustrator)
Publication Date: 2021Ages 3-7; PrK-Gr.2.
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts--and unity and connection are most important of all--in a beautifully illustrated counting book with a timely message. -
Maryam's magic: the story of mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani by Megan Reid; Aaliya Jaleel (Ill.)
Publication Date: 2021Ages 4-9.
From author Megan Reid and artist Aaliya Jaleel comes the first picture book about trailblazing mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani, the first woman to win the world's most prestigious honor in mathematics. -
Seven golden rings by Rajani Larocca; Archana Sreenivasan (Ill.)
Publication Date: 2020Ages 7-10; Gr.2-3.
In ancient India, a boy named Bhagat travels to the Rajah's city, hoping to ensure his family's prosperity by winning a place at court as a singer. Bhagat carries his family's entire fortune - a single coin and a chain of seven golden rings - to pay for his lodging. But when the innkeeper demands one ring per night, and every link snipped costs one coin, how can Bhagat both break the chain and avoid overpaying? -
Circle by Mac Barnett; Jon Klassen (Illustrator)
Call Number: Education Library (Cubberley) » Curriculum Collection » PS3602 .A83427 C57 2019Ages 4-8; Prk-Gr.2.
When Triangle breaks the rule about not hiding behind the waterfall while playing hide-and-seek with Circle and Square, Circle must rescue him.
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