Children's Fiction Mysteries & Detective Stories
The Prime-Time Burglars
The Math Kids (Book 1)
- Publisher
- Common Deer Press
- Initial publish date
- Dec 2018
- Category
- Mysteries & Detective Stories
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781988761237
- Publish Date
- Dec 2018
- List Price
- $5.99
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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age: 8 to 11
- Grade: 3 to 6
Description
Join The Math Kids, a group of young detectives, as they take on their first challenging case in The Prime-Time Burglars! When valuable items start disappearing from their town, the kids must use their math skills and deductive reasoning to crack the case. In this exciting adventure, readers will be captivated as The Math Kids, Jordan, Justin and Stephanie, follow the clues, unraveling a mystery that will keep them guessing until the very end. Perfect for kids who love solving puzzles and mysteries, this book is a thrilling and educational read that will inspire young readers to use their math skills in real-life situations. With its engaging storyline and relatable characters, The Prime-Time Burglars is a must-read for any aspiring young detectives out there.
The Prime-Time Burglars in the first in a children's mystery book series featuring the Math Kids. Have you read them all?
About the authors
David Cole has been interested in math since he was a very young boy. He pursued degrees in math and computer science and has shared this love of math at many levels, including teaching at the college level, coaching elementary math teams, and running a summer math camp. He also has a love of writing and has written a number of plays that have been performed. The Math Kids was born of a desire to combine his interests and exercise both sides of his brain at the same time. Find him on his website or on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Shannon O'Toole has been illustrating children's books since 2018. Originally a figurative painter, Shannon has been exploring new ways to tell stories through her art. Her artistic practices are inspired by the many unique characters and people in her life. In addition to her work in children's books, Shannon is an elementary school teacher. When she is not painting, she can be found drinking coffee, watching classic movies and exploring new recipes in her kitchen. Shannon lives and works outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Editorial Reviews
...a fun book to read, and it really encourages readers to try some of the math challenges presented. Highly Recommended CM Canadian Review of Materials
The Math Kids: The Prime-Time Burglars by David Cole is a very entertaining story about a group of eight-year-olds who solve crime and math problems along the way. I was completely swept into the tale. Intrigue, mystery, and the troubles that followed kept me reading. This was a fun way to teach math. The kids math club were cool. They were smart and fun to follow. Nobody likes homework. However, they did just as much work as their homework, if not more. I loved the book’s layout and organized ways. Overall, this is a must read for all. - Urban Book Reviews
Best friends Jordan and Justin are in a special math group in their class, and definitely unwelcoming when a new girl, Stephanie, is put with them. Although they have to admit that she is bright, she is also dangerous as she shows no fear when confronting the class bullies. When a series of burglaries go unsolved by the police the trio decide to apply their minds to solving the problem. The threesome are credibly drawn and the story movies at a good pace to a satisfactory solution. The book is comprised of 15 chapters in 91 pages and an appendix. This last section dis- cusses the math problem mentioned in the early part of the story, together with some other famous math problems. The art work in the text is in pen and ink by Shannon O’Toole. An enterprising math teacher could have some fun with a group of students and this book
Thematic Links: Mathematics; School Stories; Problem Solving -- Resource Links
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