Math Trek

Did you ever imagine that learning math could be as much fun as a roller coaster ride? Check out the MathZone!Take a wild and wacky trip to the Math Zone where you can venture into the Fractal Forest, ride a Mobius roller coaster, and stroll along the Boredwalk, all while learning math! Filled with interesting and fun projects, Math Trek helps kids discover math in everyday life. From untangling knots to winning games with weird dice, kids will be amazed at the math tricks they can do. Kids, parents, and teachers will see that exploring math can be full of adventure. * More than 40 activities explore Mobius strips, secret codes, primes, fractals, chaos, and much more. * Eye-catching art and entertaining sidebars help illustrate each concept. Ivars Peterson (Washington, D.C.) is an award winning mathematics writer known for his popular books The Jungles of Randomness, The Mathematical Tourist, and Islands of Truth. He also writes about mathematics for Science News and Muse magazines. Nancy Henderson (Washington, D.C.) is a freelance writer and editor whose articles have appeared in New Scientist, Science and Children, U.S. News and World Report, The Washington Post, and many other publications.