101 Things Everyone Should Know Book Set

by Dia L. Michels, Marc Zev, Kevin B. Segal, Nathan Levy

Overview

This book set includes: 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Math Do you excel in math? Do you struggle with it? If the answer is Yes, this book is for you! These math questions show you that math is everywhere—and knowing how to tackle it is useful… and fun. With entertaining connections to popular culture, sports, hobbies, science and careers, the challenges are intriguing and insightful (plus you don’t need a calculator or paper to solve them). Open this book and discover the fascinating world of math! 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Science Why do you see lightning before you hear thunder? What keeps the planets orbiting around the sun? What metal is a liquid at room temperature? Science affects everything—yet so many of us wish we understood it better. Using an accessible question-and-answer approach, key concepts in biology, chemistry, physics, earth and general science are explored and demystified in this award-winning book. An engaging and fun way to better your understanding of how science surrounds us every day.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781938492204
Publisher:	Science, Naturally!
Publication date:	02/07/2015
Pages:	372
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 11.20(h) x 1.30(d)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

101 Things Everyone Should Know About Math Marc Zev is an engineer who has published in the fields of Structural Mechanics and Information Technology. He is founder and president of the Foundation for Innovative Learning, a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the problem-solving abilities of children and adults. He also owns Pensive Products, which creates educational tools, such as Math Flaps, a manipulative specifically designed to teach division. He lives in Chatsworth, California with his wife, two sons, four finches and dog. He can be reached at [e-mail].  Kevin Segal has a Bachelor's in Pure Mathematics and a Master's in Applied Mathematics, both from California State University, Fullerton. He also completed four years of post-graduate studies in Applied Mathematics at UCLA. An Associate of the Society of Actuaries, he now works as a "charismatic number cruncher." He lives in Chatsworth, California with his wife, daughter and son. He can be reached at [e-mail].  Nathan Levy is a prolific writer. Some of his books include Stories with Holes, Whose Clues? and 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Science. A gifted educator, Nathan worked directly with children, teachers and parents in his 35 years as a teacher and principal. He has mentored more than 30 principals and superintendents and trained thousands of teachers in strategies that encourage the love of learning. A resident of Highstown, NJ, he leads workshops for educators and parents. He can be reached at [e-mail].  101 Things Everyone Should Know About Science Dia L. Michels is is the founder and president of Platypus Media, an independent press in Washington, DC, whose goal is to create and distribute materials that promote family life by educating grown-ups about infant development and by teaching children about the world around them. She is an award-winning science writer who has written or edited over a dozen books for adults and children. Her titles include Breastfeeding at a Glance: Facts, Figures and Trivia about Breastfeeding, Milk, Money and Madness: The Culture and Politics of Breastfeeding, and 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Science. She teaches family science classes at children's and science museums around the US. She has spoken at national and international conferences for such groups as American Association for the Advancement of Science, National Association of Biology Teachers, La Leche League International, Smithsonian Institution, and the Museum of Science. Dia lives in Washington, DC, with her husband and their three children. She can be reached at [e-mail]. Nathan Levy is a prolific writer. Some of his books include Stories with Holes, Whose Clues? and 100 Intriguing Questions. A gifted educator, Nathan worked directly with children, teachers and parents in his thirty five years as a teacher and principal. He has developed unique teaching strategies that encouraged the love of learning. He has also mentored more than thirty current principals and superintendents, as well as helped to train thousands of teachers and parents in strategies that encourage the love of learning. For the past thirty years, Nathan has led workshops at state and national education conferences all over the world. When hired to conduct school-based and district service, his ideas have helped raise pupil achievement and restore enthusiasm to the educational staff. Nathan has done workshops in the areas of reading language arts, social studies, math, critical thinking, gifted, special education, classroom management and is available for parent and business conferences. He can be reached at [e-mail].   

Table of Contents

The 101 Things Everyone Should Know book Set includes two books. These are their Table of Contents: Table of Contents for 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Science ISBN 13: 978-0-9678020-5-3 Introduction XI Questions Biology 13 Chemistry 17 Physics 21 Earth Science 25 General Science 29 Bonus 32 Answers Biology 35 Chemistry 59 Physics 79 Earth Science 99 General Science 121 Bonus 131 Science Resources 140 Index 148 Table of Contents for 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Math ISBN: 978-0-9678020-3-9 Introductions 8 How to Use this Book 15 Questions Facts, Just Math Facts 17 Health, Food and Nutrition 24 Travel 31 Recreation and Sports 37 Economics 41 Nature, Music and Art 48 Miscellaneous 58 Bonus Questions 63 Answers Fact, Just Math Facts 67 Health, Food and Nutrition 83 Recreation and Sports 109 Economics 121 Nature, Music and Art 139 Miscellaneous 163 Bonus Questions 177 Photo and Illustration Credits 187 Math Resources 188 Table of References 194 Glossary 196 Index 201 About the Authors 202

Editorial Reviews

Being comfortable with math makes everyone smarter consumers and more rational decision makers. Most people don’t realize how much math is used in making everyday choices. 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Math!, which is complete with real-life scenarios, shows kids that math is everywhere. This is a wonderful book for making complex topics approachable and helping readers discover the fascinating world of math!

Rachel Connelly

In 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Science, children and adults alike find clear and engaging explanations of complex phenomena. Michels and Levy's book not only provides us with answers, but more importantly, also gives us the tools to ask the next question, and the next, and the next... 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Science encourages a lifetime of curiosity about the world around us!

Julie Edmonds

This is a fantastic book for quizzing students during the last 10 minutes of class or as a transition activity. The resource section at the back of the book offers fabulous ideas and resources for budding scientists, and the index is very helpful. It can be used for a review after a unit of study, to supplement a unit of study, or to extend a unit of study. Overall, it would be a great addition to any classroom library!

Tracy Alley

101 Things Everyone Should Know About Math truly illustrates the scope and importance of learning and understanding mathematics. It is a fabulous resource for kids, parents and teachers looking for a way to link mathematics to everyday life. With entertaining connections to popular culture, sports, hobbies, science and careers, kids of all ages will find this book engaging…and challenging!

Carole Basile

101 Things Everyone Should Know About Math! is great for practice and exploration. The puzzles and activities are entertaining and smartly connected to real life. Whether you are an expert or a novice, you’ll find the challenges to be intriguing and insightful!

Maria Diamantis