Math Mysteries: The Triplet Threat
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See more"It's the first day of the fourth grade at Arthimos Elementary and things are already off to a strange start poisonous cookies, a zipline disaster, a missing iPad, and what are those strange sounds coming from the school custodian's wheelbarrow?"--
A page-turning mystery brimming with lighthearted intrigue and essential middle-grade math skills, Math Mysteries: The Triplet Threat by author Aaron Starmer will have readers on the edge of their seats as they unravel the who-done-it using math. Perfect for both mystery and math lovers, as well as kids who love puzzles, riddles, brainteasers, and adventure stories!
It's the first day of the fourth grade at Arthimos Elementary and things are already off to a strange start—poisonous cookies, a zipline disaster, a missing iPad, and what are those strange sounds coming from the school custodian's wheelbarrow? Luckily the Prime Detectives—Abby "the Abacus" Feldstein, Cameron "Cam" McGill, and Gabriel "Gabe" Kim—are on the case! Using arithmetic, geometry, and logic, the Prime Detectives are sure to figure out who did what, when, and why!
A gripping new middle grade mystery series, each book contains multiple, interlinked mysteries that readers help solve using math. Includes answers showing step-by-step solutions.
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
The book receives praise for its clever integration of math into an exciting mystery set in a fourth-grade classroom. Booklist highlights how the narrative gradually raises stakes through increasingly challenging mathematical problems, presenting concrete scenarios like time management and mishaps to spark readers’ interest. The step-by-step explanations and character dialogues effectively demonstrate mathematical solutions, while occasional illustrations enrich the experience. Ideal for elementary classrooms, it combines the appeal of Ron Roy’s mysteries and educational fun reminiscent of Ms. Frizzle’s adventures.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781250889577
Publisher: Odd Dot
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 26 September 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Odd Dot
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Marta Kissi
- Illustrated by Marta Kissi
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 220.0mm
Height: 150.0mm
Weight: 278g
Pages: 192
About the Author
AARON STARMER is the author of more than a dozen novels for young readers. His novels have been translated into multiple foreign languages and have appeared on best of the year lists from Time magazine, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Public Library, YALSA, Bank Street College of Education, the Chicago Public Library, and School Library Journal. Unlike many authors, he really enjoys math. This is his first mystery. He lives in Vermont with his wife and two daughters.
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