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The Adventures of Penrose the Mathematical Cat | 
 enlarge | Author: Theoni Pappas
Publisher: Wide World Publishing, Tetra
Category: Book
List Price: $10.95
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 43962
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Pages: 132
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 10.1 x 8.6 x 0.4
ISBN: 1884550142
Dewey Decimal Number: 510
EAN: 9781884550140
Publication Date: October 24, 1997
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 WONDERFUL fun book May 27, 2000
CindyH
74 out of 79 found this review helpful
When I showed this book to my seven-year-old math monster, he wouldn't let me stop reading it. I read most of the book to him over about 3 hours, with discussions and figuring out some of the little puzzles at the end. Then, first thing this morning he stuffed the book back in my hands. I'm sure my voice will feel better tomorrow, and the things I learned will last a lot longer. He wouldn't let me stop reading enough to play the games that used paper and scissors until I had read everything. He's doing them now. Maybe when my throat recovers I'll tell him I also bought another book by this author.
Engaging and mathematically interesting November 1, 2000
84 out of 85 found this review helpful
I bought this book to get ideas for a math enrichment course for elementary school children. It's full of great ideas! - lots of interesting topics which are accessible to children but which they might not see in school. It's written in a very friendly, non-threatening way - even kids who don't usually like math might be drawn in. The story line about the cat seemed silly to me, but my 5-year old daughter loved it and kept begging me to read more. Most of the math in the book is suitable for age 7-12 or even older.
A different look at math for kids.... February 3, 1998
40 out of 42 found this review helpful
This books introduces math topics that kids dont' usually get exposed to until much later in school. The author opens up the idea that math is more than just math facts. The book is written in an easy-to-read style.
Great read for children and adults October 17, 2007
My kids' mom (USA)
This book is so much fun. It has mathematical concepts I had never even heard of. For someone who lost their love of math through public school, I thoroughly enjoy reading the fun ideas presented here. It makes higher math skills available to non-math people without being threatening or overwhelming. I love this book.
This Book Makes Math is Fun! September 30, 2001
Phillip R. Furgason (Houston TX USA)
36 out of 38 found this review helpful
A delightful book that introduces youngsters to mathematical concepts in a fun, painless way. Simple and interesting activities are included after each short story based on an adventure of the author's cat that include the abacus, binary system, fractals, origami, bubbles, triangles and more.This book is an excellent way for mathphobic adults to explore math with their children and learn right along with them!
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