Mathematics gifts

Humble Pi by Matt Parker is a captivating exploration into the world of mathematics and its sometimes humorous, sometimes catastrophic failures. The first ever maths book to become a No.1 Bestseller, it delves into what happens when maths goes awry in the real world and brings consequences that are often unexpected and dramatic. Have you ever wondered what makes a...

The Rubik’s Cube is a classic colour-matching puzzle that can be enjoyed at home or on the move. The original, classic 3x3 cube is a highly addictive brain teaser that has fascinated fans all around the world for decades. The Rubik’s Cube features six different sides, each made up of nine colourful squares. A must for puzzle lovers, the aim...

A fun counting and colour matching game, featuring giraffes in wacky patterned scarves!  Players must pick a silly giraffe body, which include a footballer, a diver and a ballerina! Next they must try and build up their giraffe body with as many scarves as possible by matching the colour dice to the coloured spots on the back of the cards....

How to Solve It by George Pólya is considered the quintessential guide to mathematical problem-solving, written by one of the most celebrated teachers of the twentieth century. At its core, the book offers a pragmatic yet profound approach to tackling mathematical problems, making it an indispensable resource for students, educators, and anyone fascinated by the subject. The essence of How...

100 Children's Number Puzzles and Games offers 100 fun number puzzles and games designed for kids aged 7 and up. This fun-filled book is packed with original puzzles and classic games to test children's number skills and encourage number agility. The puzzles range from counting challenges and times-table teasers to number mazes, sudokus, and magic squares.

A bumper book of fun with maths, stuffed with things to draw, puzzle, invent, order, unscramble, code, and decode, for kids aged 7+ years from Australia's best known maths man. There's magic in maths - if you know where to look... Eddie Woo's Magical Maths reveals the wonders of mathematics in a way that's engaging and accessible for young minds....

The bestselling scientific series continues to expand! Calculus for Babies by Chris Ferrie offers a delightful introduction to the fundamental concepts of calculus, presented in a way that is both captivating and comprehensible for young minds. Through vibrant illustrations and simple explanations, this book takes babies and toddlers on a journey to understand foundational ideas such as limits, derivatives, and...

This brilliant and challenging collection of 140 number and mathematical puzzles is produced in association with the Bletchley Park Trust. During World War Two, Bletchley Park was the workplace for thousands of people whose job it was to read the encrypted messages of its enemies. Follow in the footsteps of wartime codebreakers and solve these tricky mathematical problems! These puzzles...

A vibrant exploration of the world's most famous and key mathematical ideas, movements, and people. What is an imaginary number? Can two parallel lines ever meet? How can maths help us predict the future? Charting the development of maths around the world from Babylon to Bletchley Park, this book explores big questions like these and explains how the answers help...

Kids can count on this wooden "calculator" for years of play and learning! The Melissa & Doug Abacus is beautifully crafted with a solid hardwood base, and 100 brightly colored wooden beads. The sturdy frame holds 10 thick-coated wires with 10 colorful wooden beads on each -- 100 beads in all. Younger kids can slide the beads back and forth...

Spirograph Doodle Pad offers digital designs: Use the LCD Doodle Pad to make fun, digital Spirograph creations! Create amazing art with the incredible Spirograph Doodle Pad! With a multitude of design options, the creative possibilities are endless, providing endless fun for everyone involved. This is a fun, STEAM activity: Spirograph Doodle Pad uses a perfect combination of art and mathematics...

What do one hundred sunbathing snails have in common with ten crabs? Find out in this joyful, award-winning counting book with a funny focus on feet. If one is a snail, and two is a person … we must be counting by feet! Children will love this hilariously illustrated introduction to simple counting and multiplication with big feet and small...

Expand your little genius's vocabulary with My First 100 Mathematics Words by Chris Ferrie, the #1 science author for children. This vibrant and thoughtfully designed educational book introduces essential mathematical concepts and terminology to inquisitive babies and toddlers. With its engaging illustrations and simple explanations, this book is perfect for fostering an early love of mathematics and STEAM (Science, Technology,...

It's the ultimate mental Math Match! Players add, subtract, multiply, or divide score cards to get the closest Math Match to the target dice. Recommended Age: 5 years and up Dimensions: 4.5 x 2 x 7.5 inches

This School Zone Time, Money & Fractions workbook focuses on counting and comparing amounts of money, understanding fractions and telling time. These challenging but vital mathematical concepts for 6–8 year olds are presented in a fun and relatable way. Each lesson builds children's confidence on adding and counting coins, understanding fractions, telling the time, finding elapsed time and identifying congruent...

The Mathsketeers – A Mental Maths Adventure features a thrilling mental maths quest where swashbuckling mice are entangled in an exciting journey. Join them as they tackle a sequence of maths puzzles involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, all to conquer their cunning feline foe. Readers are invited to dive into the adventure by following the story and solving each...

Times Tables Practice is a times tables practice book packed with over 130 activities. Help children practise and perfect their 2 to 12 times tables with this entertaining write-in activity book. There are a range of different puzzles and activities for each times table, from number wheels and multiplying machines to speed calculations and multiplication grids. Top tips, times tables...

Whether you are a student struggling to fulfil a mathematics or science course, or you are embarking on a career change that requires a higher level of mathematical competency, A Mind for Numbers offers the tools you need to get a better grasp of that intimidating yet essential field. Engineering professor Barbara Oakley knows firsthand how it feels to struggle...

Maths is everywhere, often where we don't even realise. Award-winning professor Steven Strogatz acts as our guide as he takes us on a tour of numbers that—unbeknownst to the uninitiated—connect pop culture, literature, art, philosophy, current affairs, business and even everyday life. In The Joy of X, Strogatz explains the great ideas of maths—from negative numbers to calculus, fat tails...

Enter the wonder of numbers, discover how your brain works, and find out how to improve it even more. Get better at maths and numbers by realising which math skills you already use in daily life, and learn new ones while having fun. Did you realise how much maths you are already using when playing computer games, planning a journey,...

Embark on an enchanting journey through the world of numbers and equations with ABCs of Mathematics by Chris Ferrie. Tailored for the curious minds of infants and toddlers, this delightful board book unravels the wonders of mathematics in the most captivating and accessible way. Each page introduces a new mathematical concept, from A to Z, with vibrant illustrations and simple...

A user's guide to rationality during an epidemic of unreason In the twenty-first century, humanity is reaching new heights of scientific understanding—and at the same time appears to be losing its mind. How can a species that discovered vaccines for Covid-19 in less than a year produce so much fake news, quack cures, and conspiracy theorising? In Rationality, Pinker rejects...

A cult bestseller in the US, available around the world for the first time, The Great Mental Models introduces the simple tools we all need to see the world clearly. Time and time again, great thinkers like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger have credited their success to mental models—simple representations of how the world works that can be applied in...

Titles in This Set: The Brain-Bending Basics The Magic Of Maths The Secrets Of Sums All Shapes And Sizes Description :The Brain-Bending BasicsMurderous Maths: The Brain-Bending Basics is full of facts, tricks and tips to give children a roller-coaster overview into the utterly nutty world of murderous maths. Updated for the relaunch of the primary national curriculum in autumn 2014,...

What are fractals? Why are they such fun? How do you make one? Why is a dripping tap not as random as it seems? What is chaos? Is the Mandelbrot Set really the most complex object in mathematics? In this beautifully illustrated book, fractal-hunter Oliver Linton takes us on a fascinating journey into the mathematics of fractals and chaos, diving...

Is there a secret visual language all around us? What's so special about the shape of the Great Pyramid? Why is there something so sixy about circles? How many ways can you tile the plane? Lavishly illustrated by the author, this enchanting small introduction to one of the oldest and most widely-used ancient traditions on Earth will forever change the...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY TRIVEDI SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2024 'Fascinating, witty and perspective-shifting . . . I finished it not only better informed about a captivating branch of mathematics, but with an invigorating sense of greater purchase on the world' – OLIVER BURKEMAN Thomas Bayes was an eighteenth-century Presbyterian minister and amateur mathematician whose obscure life belied the profound...

Why Machines Learn by Anil Ananthaswamy offers a profound exploration into the mathematics that underpins the remarkable advancements in machine learning and artificial intelligence. Through a rich narrative, Ananthaswamy demystifies the complex algorithms that are increasingly shaping our world. In this enlightening book, readers are taken on a journey through the historical roots and modern-day marvels of AI. From the...

In the style of School House Rock, this simple, entertaining picture book from bestselling authors Julia Cook and Garrett Gunderson encourages financial literacy in kids of all ages! Encourage financial literacy in kids of all ages with this fun and engaging picture book from bestselling children's author Julia Cook and financial expert Garrett Gunderson! Who better to teach kids about...

This 1–25 Dot-to-Dot Get Ready Book helps school-ready children identify numbers and place them in sequence, all while enjoying a highly immersive and fun colouring activity! The dot-to-dot activities improve children's fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, as they join the dots and practise numerical order. Get Ready books review, reinforce and accelerate learning, and keep kids classroom ready.

Trigonometry: A Complete Introduction is the most comprehensive yet easy-to-use introduction to Trigonometry. Written by a leading expert, this book will help you if you are studying for an important exam or essay, or if you simply want to improve your knowledge. The book covers all areas of trigonometry including the theory and equations of tangent, sine, and cosine, using...

What was the golden secret known to Leonardo da Vinci, Kepler, Plato and the ancient magicians? Can there really be a key to nature and life itself? In this small but compact volume, internationally renowned divine proportion supersleuth Dr. Olsen unravels perhaps the greatest mystery of all time—a code that seems to underlie life, the universe, and everything—a pattern we...

Maths Activities is a big, colourful book full of fun maths activities. This exciting book is packed with a multitude of mathematical puzzles, covering the key topics of adding and subtracting, multiplying and dividing, sequences, fractions, and time. Each of the 30 colourful sheets has a different theme, from monsters and robots to parks and pizza.

The clearest, simplest guide to maths and mathematical theory ever published. Understanding maths has never been easier. Combining bold, elegant graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Maths is the perfect introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge. Covering more than 90 key mathematical concepts from prime numbers and fractions to quadratic equations and...

Learn to add with The Cat in the Hat in this fun-filled learning activity book, complete with stickers! Come and join The Cat in the Hat and have lots of fun with adding numbers! With strange animals and peculiar items to count – and loads of stickers – you’ll soon realise how easy it is to complete simple addition. The...

The Perfect Probability Book for Beginners Wanting to Learn About Permutations & Combinations! Multi-time best selling IT & mathematics author, Arthur Taff, presents a leading book for beginners to learn and understand probability concepts such as permutations and combinations. Learning about probability with combinations and permutations gives you a competitive edge in any field. Whether it's poker, horse racing, weather...

A witty, illustrated tour of the structures and patterns of mathematics from a math prodigy. The only numbers in this book are the page numbers. Math Without Numbers is a vivid and wholly original guide to the three main branches of abstract math - topology, analysis, and algebra - which turn out to be surprisingly easy to grasp. Milo Beckman...

A fun and colourful introduction to counting. Piece together the number street from 1 to 10, then find the corresponding number of friendly animals for each house. This first puzzle is a great way to develop hand-eye coordination and problem solving skills for young learners. Also includes a giant poster of the puzzle to help reinforce everyday learning of number...

Using bright, fun, and engaging illustrations, these School Zone: Addition 0–12 Flash Cards help children with basic addition skills.   Containing 110 problems in 55 cards that range from 0+0 to 12+12, plus a parent card that suggests fun games and activities, this pack will encourage and develop important maths skills while making learning fun. The School Zone: Addition 0–12...

This playful counting book for the very young is a celebration of nature and imagination. Specially adapted by Graeme Base, the gorgeous illustrations guide children as they learn their numbers, discovering a whole menagerie of surprising and delightful creatures along the way. Uno's Garden Counting Book is crafted by Graeme Base, one of the world's leading creators of picture books....

Delve into the world of numbers and discover how statistics can shed light on some of life's most pressing issues in The Art of Statistics by David Spiegelhalter. This enlightening book offers an engaging exploration of statistical science, showing readers how to wield the power of data analysis to gain meaningful insights into everyday problems. Spiegelhalter masterfully guides readers through...

The Signal and the Noise by Nate Silver is a groundbreaking exploration of the art and science of prediction. Every day, we make countless predictions about the future—from the simple decision of choosing a route to work to more complex decisions like setting aside money for savings or even predicting political outcomes. However, despite our consistent attempts, we often fail...

‘A hugely entertaining and well-written tour of the links between math and literature. Hart’s lightness of touch and passion for both subjects make this book a delight to read. Bookworms and number-lovers alike will discover much they didn’t know about the creative interplay between stories, structure and sums.’ – Alex Bellos ‘This exuberant book will educate, amuse and surprise. It...

The extraordinary story of the solving of a puzzle that has confounded mathematicians since the 17th century. The solution of Fermat’s Last Theorem is the most important mathematical development of the 20th century. In 1963, a schoolboy browsing in his local library stumbled across the world’s greatest mathematical problem: Fermat’s Last Theorem, a puzzle that every child can understand but...

A pack of magnetic numbers and maths symbols so your child can learn everything from identifying basic numbers to more challenging arithmetic sequences. Encourage imaginative play by creating simple maths stories with the numbers, for example, “There are two frogs on the lily pad, and then two frogs jump on. How many frogs are there on the lily pad?” Hape:...

Make learning to count from 1 to 20 fun by matching the simple picture cards with the numbers. There’s no tricking this clever puzzle, as only the correct cards will fit together! This allows your child to self correct their jigsaws. Whether you're at home or on the go, the Orchard Jigsaw - Match and Count is perfect for developing...

Make a splash with early maths skills in the Orchard Toys Peter Rabbit – Fish & Count game! Designed to support number recognition and counting, this colourful game invites young players to help Peter Rabbit and his friends catch fish by spinning the spinner and matching numbers. With adorable illustrations and simple gameplay, children will enjoy collecting fish and filling...

There are hundreds of fascinating facts to discover in this journey through the wonderful world of numbers. How many hearts does an octopus have? Why is the number 9 lucky in China and how many people have walked on the moon? With delightful illustrations and a page of facts for each number, Big Book of Numbers is a lovely book...

Time for some number fun with the Numberblocks! All a little learner needs to do to join the maths-loving crew is pop one of the four Clever Tonies in this set on top of a Toniebox and head off to Numberland. Based on the hit CBeebies show, this Clever Pocket Tonie set features the Numberblocks who split apart and join...

"In Gonick's work, clever design and illustration make complicated ideas or insights strikingly clear." -New York Times Book Review Larry Gonick, master cartoonist, former Harvard instructor, and creator of the New York Times bestselling, Harvey Award-winning Cartoon Guide series now does for calculus what he previously did for science and history: making a complex subject comprehensible, fascinating, and fun through...

In this latest edition of the successful Cartoon Guide series, master cartoonist and former Harvard instructor Larry Gonick offers a complete and up-to-date illustrated course to help students understand and learn this core mathematical course taught in American schools. Using engaging graphics and lively humour, Gonick covers all of the algebra essentials, including linear equations, polynomials, quadratic equations, and graphing...

Hands up who loves colouring? Grab your crayons and learn numbers in this wonderful colouring book, brought to you by every toddler's favourite teacher and YouTube star Ms Rachel! Join Ms Rachel and Herbie and discover numbers one to ten in this fun colouring book. Ms Rachel uses her expertise for learning and entertainment to guide little ones through the...

A magnificent new collection of 60 sculptural paper models from a mathematical origami master! Master origami folder and author Jun Maekawa is known for developing innovative new methods of folding origami based on fundamental mathematical principles. In The Art & Science of Geometric Origami, he shows you how to fold over 60 different geometric shapes through clear, easy-to-follow instructions and...

An amazing flap book that shows just how fascinating maths can be. Colourful double-page topics introduce numbers, shapes and measuring, fractions, algebra, calculus, pi, and maths in everyday life. Exactly 86 flaps conceal interesting facts and fun visual explanations that make abstract concepts meaningful. With puzzles to solve and games to test calculation skills, as well as internet links to...

An ideal introduction to numbers and counting, specially designed for children in their first few years at school. Gently and reliably guides children and parents through essential maths concepts, starting with numbers and counting. First Illustrated Maths Dictionary covers the concepts needed in the first few years at school with brightly illustrated, clear definitions of over 500 key terms and...

The story of the solving of a puzzle that has confounded mathematicians since the 17th century. The solution of Fermat's Last Theorem is the most important mathematical development of the 20th century. In 1963, a schoolboy browsing in his local library stumbled across the world's greatest mathematical problem: Fermat's Last Theorem, a puzzle that every child can understand but which...

Learn how to count with The Cat in the Hat in this fun-filled learning activity book, complete with stickers! Come and join the Cat in the Hat and have lots of fun with counting! With numbers to draw and easy-to-follow counting – and loads of stickers – you’ll soon be on your way to counting to 10, and beyond! The...

How do you divide a line into three? Or five? Or seven? Is there a simple way to marry harmony and geometry? What is the secret diagram alluded to by writers of antiquity? In this groundbreaking book, philosopher Adam Tetlow reveals the long lost Helicon, the master diagram of the ancient arts and crafts. Watch in astonishment as this magical...

Get hands-on with 27 creative projects and experiments that will turn you into a maths whizz. Explore the exciting world of numbers. Whether you're a maths geek or prefer practical hands-on projects, this book combines creativity with calculations. You don't have to be a genius or even need a calculator—each of the super-fun make-and-do projects in this book comes with...

A revelatory and vibrant story of measurement which will make you look at the world around you anew. 'A wildly ambitious book by a formidably talented young writer.' - ROBERT MACFARLANE 'Vivid, epic, and full of curiosities. This is a book to delight and fascinate.' - TIM HARFORD, bestselling author of How to Make the World Add Up 'Beyond Measure...

The bestselling scientific series continues to expand! With scientific information from an expert, this is the perfect book for enlightening the next generation of geniuses. Set the children in your life on a lifelong path to learning with the next instalment of the Baby University board book series. Full of scientific information, this is the perfect book to teach complex...

Counting by Benjamin Wardhaugh is a captivating exploration into the very essence of numbers and their profound impact on human civilisation. This innovative book takes readers on a spellbinding journey through time, delving into the origins, development, and cultural significance of counting. From primitive tally marks to modern digital algorithms, Wardhaugh deftly unravels the mysterious relationship between numbers and the...

The 12-sided Target Die sets the target number. 2+ Player  |  Ages 6+ Then players add and/or subtract the five Scoring Dice to match the target number, moving one space on the Scoring Track for every Scoring Die used. The first player to reach the finish line wins! Type: Family Games, Math Dice Games Skill: STEM and Creative Thinking Contents:...

Turn math into an exciting challenge with Math Dice! Roll the three scoring dice and use addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, or powers to create an equation that matches or comes closest to the target number. This fast-paced game sharpens mental arithmetic skills while keeping players engaged and entertained. Makes practicing math fun and engaging Encourages quick thinking and problem-solving Supports...

Magnetic learning resources for teaching all about numbers in Te Reo Māori. Designed for beginner and next-step learners, the set includes multiple magnets for each number, allowing students to build larger and more complex numbers with ease. Learners can explore number patterns, and ask and answer questions about both people and things to strengthen understanding in real contexts. Build confidence...

The tale of a relationship between a young Indian mathematics genius, Ramanujan, and his tutor at Cambridge University, G.H. Hardy, in the years before World War I. Through their eyes, the reader is taken on a journey through numbers theory. Ramanujan would regularly telescope 12 steps of logic into two— the effect is said to be like Dr Watson in...

This brilliant selection has been created by Twinkl’s education experts especially for tonies: Twinkl - Learn with Twinkl Clever Tonies. That means it’s full of fun games, mathematical puzzles, entertaining songs, and curious challenges to get little ears learning (even if they don’t know it). To join in, all they need to do is pop one of these four Clever...

Make maths matter! At-home maths allows you to motivate unenthusiastic maths students in an environment through creativity and understanding that is not always possible in a school setting. Math Games Lab for Kids provides a fun, engaging, and colourful approach to maths games, puzzles, and activities for kids from first through fifth grade. Each chapter introduces a category of activities...

Using bright, fun and engaging illustrations, School Zone Numbers 0–25 Flash Cards are the perfect introduction for young children to recognise and understand numbers up to 25. The 56-card set contains 26 picture cards, 26 number cards, 2 symbol cards and 2 parent cards.   The picture cards have countable images on one side, with the number word on the...

Why on earth do cars have the same symmetry as dragonflies? Is there really a beautiful swirling pattern lurking in every dripping tap? What do insect eggs have in common with planets, and why? In this exquisite book, the smallest and most concise ever produced, designer David Wade introduces the main principles of Symmetry, and shows how, despite opinions over...

Formulas, fractions, and factoring got you down? Master the fundamentals of operations, equations, exponents, and more to score higher in Algebra I! This two-book bundle includes Algebra I For Dummies and Algebra I Workbook For Dummies. Together, these two books provide students with helpful supplemental instruction and plenty of practice to help them score high in their high school Algebra...

What sort of things happen when space crystallises? Why were primordial sages fascinated with five simple forms? Does the three-dimensional jigsaw fit simply together? If so, how? Find out about one of the languages spoken throughout the universe! An understanding of the Platonic Solids, and their close cousins, the Archimedean Solids, has long been required of students seeking entry into...

The bestselling Ruby Red Shoes is back. One is for me. I'm one of a kind. I'm separate from you and I know my own mind. Have fun learning how to count with Ruby Red Shoes—everyone's favourite hare! Acclaim for the Ruby Red Shoes series: Ruby Red Shoes Shortlisted — 2013 Children's Book Council of Australia Crichton Award for Children's...

If you have ever wondered why an airliner bound from London to Los Angeles flies over Greenland, how we know what lies inside the Earth, or how computers correct errors, then this book is for you - JOHN GRIBBIN How does a delivery driver distribute hundreds of packages in a single day? Why can maps influence elections? Where should we...

WHAT TO READ IN 2025 FINANCIAL TIMES Many artists are unaware of the mathematics that bubble beneath their craft, while some consciously use it for inspiration. Our instincts might tell us that these two subjects are incompatible forces with nothing in common, but what if we’re wrong? Marcus du Sautoy, acclaimed mathematician and Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of...

This colourful activity book is a perfect way for young children to learn how to do simple addition. Join the friendly monsters to count bugs, then complete fun activities to add numbers up to 10, including playing with building blocks, and packing for a holiday. The pages are wipe-clean for endless practice and are great for developing pen control. Discover...

In Zero, Charles Seife takes readers on a fascinating journey through the origins and tumultuous history of the number zero. This unique narrative blends history, philosophy, religion, and science to explore how a seemingly simple concept can spur on profound shifts across multiple disciplines. Zero, a mathematical void that was initially absent in ancient civilisations, made its dramatic entrance through...

God Created the Integers is Stephen Hawking's masterful compilation of the most profound mathematical masterpieces in history. Through this meticulously curated selection, Hawking invites readers to journey through the evolution of mathematical thought, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the minds of the greatest mathematical geniuses of all time. The book features seminal works from a span of 2500 years, showcasing...

This educational and entertaining bumper pack is perfect for encouraging kindergarten children to engage with at-home learning and provides great value for money. Packaged in a bright and colourful box are two 64-page workbooks, 48 double-sided wipe-clean flash cards, reward sticker sheets, an A3 poster, a wipe-clean pen, and a Priddy-branded ruler. Young children can learn sight words, spelling, times...

This fun and friendly activity book is the perfect introduction to maths for young children. The simple, easy-to-understand puzzles and games build on basic counting skills to introduce the ideas of adding, subtracting, shapes, fractions and measuring in an accessible way. My First Maths Book supports the key stage 1 (KS1) curriculum and is great for home learning. Perfect for...