Math Mysteries SERIES
Math Mysteries: The triplet Threat
Book 1 IN THE Math Mysteries SERIES
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.
HC ISBN: 9781250889577
PB ISBN: 9781250839282
Readers: Early Middle Grade (7 and up)
Reviews
“Showing every step in inset boxes of calculations and solutions inserted throughout the narrative, Starmer pitches a nonstop series of classroom mysteries…High density edutainment…with cookies.” — Kirkus Reviews
“The team breaks subsequent mysteries down into digestible math problems, using conversions to explain a batch of inedible cookies and statistics to demonstrate how a gym class obstacle course went sideways.” — Publisher’s Weekly
“The early chapters of this story beautifully set the scene for the unfolding mysteries while also allowing the audience to gather information and background on the characters and classroom dynamics. Each chapter masterfully elevates the stakes with different theories and mathematical processes that escalate in difficulty as well as build tension and mystery. Ideal for any elementary classroom…” — Booklist
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Math Mysteries: The Fall FEstival Fiasco
Book 2 IN THE MATH MYSTERIES SERIES
A page-turning mystery brimming with lighthearted intrigue and essential middle-grade math skills, Math Mysteries: The Fall Festival Fiasco 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!
Autumn has arrived and the fourth graders at Arthimos Elementary couldn't be more excited for the Fall Festival! But when the tickets go missing, the pie eating contest is sabotoged, and a suspiciously humongous pumpkin shows up, will anyone be able to save the day and catch the culprit? The school's best (and only) investigators are on the case, The Prime Detectives--Abby “the Abacus” Feldstein, Cameron “Cam” McGill, and Gabriel “Gabe” Kim. Using arithmetic, geometry, and logic, the Prime Detectives will stop at nothing to figure out who did what, when, and why!
Contains multiple, interlinked mysteries that readers help solve using math. Includes answers showing step-by-step solutions.
HC ISBN: 9781250906878
PB ISBN: 9781250841797
Readers: Early Middle Grade (7 and up)
REVIEWS
“Math teachers rejoice! Fantastic read-alouds to intrigue even your biggest math skeptics… A fresh, compelling narrative will keep readers engaged and curious about all the chaos unfolding. Clear, explicit math examples and explanations will leave them willing and wanting to learn more. VERDICT This title will be a hit with students and teachers alike.” — School Library Journal (★ starred review)