Mathical Prize WinnerLia & Luís: Who Has More?Ana Crespo, illustrated by Giovana MedeirosCelebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling! Twins Lia and Luís argue over who has more of their favorite snacks. Can the siblings use math--and a little sharing--to pick the winner?Pre-KindergartenView book detailsMathical Book Prize 2021
Math-focused winners and honor books for several age groups.
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Mathical Prize WinnerLia & Luís: Who Has More?Ana Crespo, illustrated by Giovana MedeirosCelebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling! Twins Lia and Luís argue over who has more of their favorite snacks. Can the siblings use math--and a little sharing--to pick the winner?Pre-KindergartenView book details
Mathical Honor BookOne is a Piñata: A Book of NumbersRoseanne Greenfield Thong, illustrated by John ParraEngaging verses and lively, colorful illustrations highlighting Mexican American culture teach children how to count in both English and Spanish.Pre-KindergartenView book detailsGrades K–2
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Mathical Prize WinnerThe Animals Would Not SleepSara Levine, illustrated by Marta Álvarez MiguénsCelebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling! Now in a Spanish bilingual edition! It's bedtime for Marco and his stuffed animals, but the animals have other ideas.Grades K–2View book details
Mathical Honor BookBillions of Bricks: A Counting Book about BuildingKurt Cyrus, illustrated by Kurt CyrusGrab a hard hat and all your tools, and get ready for a construction adventure in counting! This clever, rhyming picture book leads readers through a day in the life of a construction crew building with bricks.Grades K–2View book details
Mathical Honor BookBird CountSusan Edwards Richmond, illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman“‘Count every bird you see or hear … Make sure at least two people see or hear it. And don’t count any bird twice. ’” These are the rules of the Christmas Bird Count, a collective action by citizen scientists that takes place from Canada to Antarctica.Grades K–2View book details
Mathical Honor BookCounting the Stars: The Story of Katherine Johnson, NASA MathematicianLesa Cline-Ransome, illustrated by Raúl ColónKatherine Johnson is one of the most remarkable mathematicians of her time. Her love of math began early in life and her brilliance ensured the safety of many NASA missions.Grades K–2View book detailsGrades 3–5
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Mathical Prize WinnerSeven Golden Rings: A Tale of Music and MathRajani LaRocca, illustrated by Archana SreenivasanIn this clever, convivial picture book, an Indian boy untangles a mathematical conundrum to win a place at the Rajah's court. 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.Grades 3–5View book details
Mathical Honor BookNumbers in Motion: Sophie Kowalevski, Queen of MathematicsLaurie Wallmark, illustrated by Yevgenia NaybergSophie Kowalevski was both a brilliant mathematician and a talented writer. Creative work nurtured her mathematical research, giving her a flexibility of thought she treasured.Grades 3–5View book details
Mathical Honor BookPass Go and Collect $200: The Real Story of How Monopoly Was InventedTanya Lee Stone, illustrated by Steven SalernoThis picture-book history offers a spirited account of the evolution of the popular board game and the people who were involved over the years in its creationGrades 3–5View book detailsGrades 6–8
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Mathical Prize WinnerHow We Got to the Moon: The People, Technology, and Daring Feats of Science Behind Humanity’s Greatest AdventureJohn Rocco, illustrated by John RoccoThis ambitious nonfiction book chronicles one of the most exciting and miraculous accomplishments in American history--the 1969 lunar landing. (Sibert Honor Book)Grades 6–8View book details
Mathical Honor BookCan You Crack the Code?: A Fascinating History of Ciphers and CryptographyElla Schwartz, illustrated by Lily WilliamsLearn about different codes and ciphers used from antiquity to the present.Grades 6–8View book detailsGrades 9–12
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Mathical Prize WinnerGrasping Mysteries: Girls Who Loved MathJeannine AtkinsIn poetic language, Atkins celebrates the lives and work of women who used math and ingenuity to rise above discrimination and make change.Grades 9–12View book details
Mathical Honor BookDavid Blackwell and the Deadliest DuelRobert BlackA biography of mathematician and statistician David Blackwell, following his path from an early interest in geometry to influential work in game theory, decision-making, and information theory.Grades 9–12View book details
Mathical Honor BookIt’s a Numberful World: How Math Is Hiding EverywhereEddie Woo2021 Mathical Honor Book Why aren’t left-handers extinct? What makes a rainbow round? How is a pancreas . . . like a pendulum?Grades 9–12View book details