[PPBF] Mind Boggling Numbers by Michael J. Rosen (Art by Julia Patton)

Title: Mind Boggling Numbers

Written By:  Michael J. Rosen

Illustrated By: Julia Patton

Published By: Millbrook Press/Lerner, 2016

Genre: Fiction 

Suitable For Ages: 7-11

Themes/Topics: Math Problems/Solving

Opening:  

Dear Ms. Mary Math, 
If I want a piggy bank that can hold a million pennies, how big does it need to be? 
- Super Saver, Sandusky, OH

Brief Synopsis: From the publisher: If you could hike to the moon, how long would it take? Just how many glasses of lemonade would you need to fill an Olympic-size swimming pool? If everyone on Earth owned exactly the same amount of land, how big would your yard be? And how much time would you spend mowing the lawn? Learn the math behind these questions in a hilarious romp through weight, volume, distance and more. The 12 zany scenarios add up to a ton of fun. 

Why I Like This Book: If you're trying to interest kids in math, this book is a big plus! Active and engaging, this book will inspire children to wonder about the "math" of things. I am personally not a big math fan, however, this book and it's equations were unbelievably interesting, AND fun! I don't know which was more interest, the art or the text, so I'll call it even

For MORE about Michael J. Rosen and his books, click here:
http://www.fidosopher.com/Greetings.html

For MORE about Julia Patton and her books, click here:
http://www.juliapatton.co.uk/

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