Kiss My Math: Showing Pre-Algebra Who's Boss (0452295408)

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Editorial Review:

The New York Times bestseller-from the author of Math Doesn't Suck-teaches girls how to kick pre-algebra butt
In her New York Times bestselling books, actress and math genius Danica McKellar shatters the "math nerd" stereotype and gives girls the tools to ace middle-school math in her unique, just-us-girls style. Now, in her second book, Kiss My Math, McKellar empowers a new crop of girls-seventh to ninth graders-to tackle the next level of mathematics: pre-algebra.
Stepping up not only the math but the sass and style, McKellar helps math-phobic teenagers chill out and finally "get" negative numbers, variables, absolute values, exponents, and more. As she did so effectively in Math Doesn't Suck, McKellar uses personality quizzes, reader polls, real-life testimonials, and stories from her own life-in addition to clear instruction, helpful tips, and practice problems-revealing why pre-algebra is easier, more relevant, and more glamorous than girls think. McKellar is clearly reaching her audience: parents, teachers, and especially girls are asking for more.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0

A unique presentation:

I tutor math at an inner city high school. I've had five girls buy the book and they all improved their math scores. I am looking forward to Danica's upcoming book this August: "Hot X: Algebra Exposed!" Danica is a role model that I think should be introduced to every teen age girl.

Good idea:

I have this book and "Math Doesn't Suck" for my daughter. She read the first book when she was 9 and loved it. We got the second book when she was 11 and missed the mark a bit - it's too easy. If your daughter is at the point where these books will challenge they are great and I highly recommend them.

A Great Refresher Course for Parents!:

Are you trying to help your son or daughter through algebra? Well, it's amazing how much I've forgotten since junior high school about algebra! I purchased BOTH of Danica's books (Kiss My Math and Math Doesn't Suck) so that I could educate myself and help my son through junior high pre-algebra and algebra. Danica explains the information clearly and in a fun way that makes it understandable even to someone who has been removed from it for more than a few years.
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This is a second of series; the first was Math Doesn't Suck. They are ok books but are geared more towards a girl's perspective. Would be nice if one was published for boys.

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