[CALIBK12] Math reading books for High School (not textbooks)

[cmorgan at srcs.org]

For fiction related to math, try this wonderfully ditzy book, with an
Alice-in-Wonderland flavor: 


(notes from Titlewave)


 


 


The number devil : a mathematical adventure 


by Enzensberger, Hans Magnus.

Notes: "An Owl book.";Translation of: Der Zahlenteufel : ein Kopfkissenbuch
fur alle, die Angst vor der Mathematik haben. Annoyed with his math teacher
who assigns word problems and won't let him use a calculator,
twelve-year-old Robert finds help from the number devil in his dreams. 


Publishers Weekly (May 22, 2000)


In a starred review, PW noted that "exceptionally handsome four-color
illustrations and vignettes deepen the magic of this mathematically minded
fantasy. For certain kinds of readers–chess players, puzzle enthusiasts–this
will be a favorite." Ages 11-up. (May)

 

 

 

Christine Morgan MLIS

 

Teacher Librarian

San Rafael High School

San Rafael CA 94901

(415)485-2354

 

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[mailto:calibk12-bounces at lists.sjsu.edu] On Behalf Of Connie Young
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 9:40 PM
To: Headley Vicki; Marie Slim; CALIB
Subject: Re: [CALIBK12] Math reading books for High School (not textbooks)

 

Zero: The Story of a Number; 

Zero: The Story of a Dangerous Idea; 

 

and my favoite: Damned Lies and Statistics -- 

 

 I know the title of this last one is unpleasant to some, but the book is
great. Students to whom I have recommended it loved it!


If you want kids to read critically, they should read DL&S! It helps
students see how numbers can "lie" and helps them discern the fact from the
fiction in statistics.

 

Good stuff.

 

Connie Young

English teacher/ TL eventually

Bakersfield


Headley Vicki <headley_vicki at cupertino.k12.ca.us> wrote:

An Abundance of Katherines  by John Green
  1.  Al-Khwarizmi : the inventor of algebra   Brezina, Corona     
 2.  Famous flights : understanding and using variables    Roza, Greg
These ( 1 & 2) are short little books with history and practical application
in the POWER MATH series,.  They are aimed at younger kids, but the are nice
little nuggets.
 Secrets, Lies, and Algebra    Lichtman, Wendy   from  “Do the Math”
series which is suppose to have more books coming out

Vicki


On 5/2/08 7:16 AM, "Marie Slim" <sraslim at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

Hello all!
  
 
  
I've got a teacher request for more math fiction and math non-fiction (but
not textbook-type stuff).  I've got a few of the ones from the CDE's Math
and Science Literature list (http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/sc/ll/).  These
include Flatland, Proof, Once Upon a Number, etc.  I've got a few, (and I
just got The Number Devil), but can you recommend any other math fiction or
non-fiction book at the high school/adult level that students might enjoy?
Even if the books are on the CDE list, I'd like to read any and all
recommendations.
  
 
  
Thank you,


Marie Slim 
Teacher-Librarian
Troy High School 
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