Kids Book Index
Rebecca Rapoport, J. A. Yoder
Math for Kids is the fourth Kitchen Pantry Scientist book. It uses biography and creative engagement to bring mathematics to life, taking its subject beyond counting. The book includes math games and activities inspired by mathematicians from the past and present, with more than twenty illustrated activities from around the world.
This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.
The Book of MathAnna Weltman, illustrated by Paul BostonAn illustrated exploration of math ranging across space, sports calculations, symmetry in nature, art, unusual facts, and number conundrums. It also asks whether cube-shaped planets might exist, what the ham sandwich theorem is, and how mathematics can help someone win games. The book gathers questions and topics that show mathematics appearing in natural patterns, games, artistic work, and outer space.Grades 3–5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Code Breaker, Spy Hunter: How Elizebeth Friedman Changed the Course of Two World WarsLaurie Wallmark, illustrated by Brooke SmartThis biography recounts Elizebeth Friedman's work in early United States cryptology. Using paper and pencil, she helped stop rumrunners and later investigated Nazi activities through counterespionage. Her role remained largely hidden until her secret papers were declassified in 2015. The book focuses on the code-breaking work that took place across the era of two world wars and on Friedman's part in it.Grades 3–5On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Women in EngineeringMary Wissinger, illustrated by Danielle PioliA child’s questions and a knowledgeable narrator’s replies introduce how engineers tackle problems. The book presents women whose ideas have changed or linked the world, from ancient history through the present. Its examples reach across countries, time periods, and engineering fields. Danielle Pioli illustrated this Science Wide Open title, which also considers design, experimentation, observation, imagination, and creative approaches to solving problems.Grades 3–5Lexile Text Measure 780LOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details