That’s Mathematics: A fun introduction to everyday maths for ages 5 to 8

A real-world maths book based on the popular song by Tom Lehrer about the maths children use every day when they count, play, share, bake, do sport or move to music. “”In the footsteps of Tom Lehrer, Chris Smith shows that you are never too young to have fun with Maths.”” – Johnny Ball , TV presenter and lifelong Maths lover We are surrounded by and engaging with maths every day without even realising it and this vibrant and totally fun picture book aimed at 5- to 8-year-olds brings that to life and proves that maths is useful, interesting, fun and EVERYWHERE! • Introduces real-world maths in a fun and practical way • Each spread introduces a simple new concept in a setting your child will recognise • Full of fun with lots to spot and talk about on every page • Includes notes for parents and carers, a glossary and link to free online worksheets • Includes the original words of Tom Lehrer’s rhyming song Counting sheep when you’re trying to sleep. Being fair when there’s something to share. < Being neat when you’re folding a sheet. That’s Mathematics! Young children will love to look at the fun details in Elīna Brasliņa's colourful illustrations, picking up an understanding of real-world maths and some early language. Older children are challenged by Try This and Explore This with activities written by Chris Smith, a maths teacher, musician and all-round maths enthusiast. “The world would be a better place if Chris Smith was everyone’s maths teacher!” – Bobby Seagull , teacher, broadcaster and author Brilliant for early years, home learning, and a useful and fun book to support the primary maths curriculum KS1. Printed on FSC paper from sustainable forests. - ASIN: 1739774841 | ISBN13: 9781739774844 | ISBN-13: 978-1739774844