Did you know that in a room of 23 people, it's more likely than not that two people share a birthday? And that everything from rock music to code-breaking is based on maths? This book is packed full of 101 eye-opening and extraordinary maths-based facts that kids will love to discover and share. Each fact hooks readers into a discussion of some of the most fascinating areas of mathematics. Perfect for children aged 8+.

Math for Kids, the fourth book of The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series, brings math to life through biography and creative engagement. Go beyond counting. Solve puzzles, learn a magic trick, and play a ton of games. This engaging guide offers a series of snapshots of 20+ mathematicians, from ancient history through today, paired with related hands-on projects perfect for a kitchen or a classroom. Each lab tells the story of a mathematician along...

"Discover fascinating facts, figures, and pictures while learning about the most interesting and extreme jobs that use math. Find out what kind of training it takes to be a stunt coordinator, how much money a cryptologist makes, and exactly what in the world a fluid mechanics engineer does!" --

"The Kitchen Pantry Scientist: Math for Kids features biographies of 20+ leading mathematicians, past and present, accompanied by accessible and engaging games and activities to bring the history and principles of math alive"--