On his first visit to the mouse amusement park, Albert claims he is not afraid, he simply does not like rides that go up and down, left and right, or around and around, but things change when he and his sister Wanda accidentally ride the roller coaster.

A mathematically gifted sixth-grader is recruited by a group of students to game the system at the biggest theme park in the world -- and win the big prize.

A collection of short, interactive mystery stories that each appear in English and Spanish, aimed at encouraging kids ages 10-14 to apply their math, language, and critical thinking skills to real-life situations. --

Presents games and other activities from different countries and cultures that teach a variety of basic mathematical concepts.

In one of the most exciting and accessible explanations of The Theory of Relativity in recent years, Professors Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw go on a journey to the frontier of 21st century science to consider the real meaning behind the iconic sequence of symbols that make up Einstein's most famous equation, exploring the principles of physics through everyday life.

Presents an accessible, in-depth look at the history of numbers and their applications in life and science, from math's surreal presence in the virtual world to the debates about the role of math in science. "Have you ever wondered what humans did before numbers existed? How they organized their lives, traded goods, or kept track of their treasures? What would your life be like without them? Numbers began as simple representations of everyday things,...

"Calculus : a complete introduction is an accessible and easy-to-use guide, with everything you need to know here in one book. It covers all the key areas including functions, gradients, rates of change, differentiation, exponential and logarithmic functions and integration"--Back cover.