Show your students that numbers don't have to be difficult---in fact, they can be enjoyable! More than just another textbook, this supplement to your curriculum traces the history of mathematics principles and theory; features simple algebra, geometry, and scientific computations; and offers practical tips for everyday math use. Includes biblical examples, fun activities, chapter tests, and lots of illustrations and diagrams. 160 pages, softcover from New Leaf.

This must be a great math book because it is a known fact that I normally do not enjoy math. But I really liked this book. John Hudson Tiner’s writing style makes hard subjects fascinating. It is like reading a good biography and learning math at the same time. Starting with the ancient development of counting time and making calendars and moving through the modern-day development of bits, bytes, and computers, the text summarizes nearly the whole history of mathematics and we learn how math applications make the world the high-tech place it is today. Packed with detailed diagrams, artwork, and quizzes, this book can be used as a supplement by any high school student. (It will even be interesting to those—like me—who do not like math very much!) Includes answer key. 157 pages, softcover from Master Books.

—Nigel

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Reviewed by Cindy Downes (Broken Arrow, OK), November 11, 2007

Because I was taking College Algebra last semester, I picked up the book, Exploring the World of Mathematics, to read in order to supplement my understanding of math. Great choice! Not only did I learn more about mathematic principles but I learned more about the history of math, how math applies to everyday life, and even how math is used in scriptures! I suggest that sometime during your child's 5th-8th grade years, you go through each chapter with him - maybe as a summer course or one day a week on Friday. Most kids will like the book, too, as it teaches them how to solve logic problems that can fool their friends! Like this one: Have your friend secretly choose a number from one to ten. Tell him to add six to the number, double the results, and divide his answer by four. Next subtract half of the original number. When he is done, you can tell him what his number is 100% of the time. You'll have to read the book to find out how!

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