An Unusual Pattern
Published on 1. October 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
120 pages
978-1-988761-37-4 (ISBN)
Description
A cryptic poem
The Math Kids are at it again! When their new friend, Special Agent Carlson, asks them to take a look at a cryptic poem written by a dying bank robber, they know they will need all of their math skills to crack the case.
A bank robbery
The poem isn't their only problem, though. Their favourite school janitor is fired for stealing from student lockers. The Math Kids know Old Mike would never do anything like that, but how can they prove it, especially with the new janitor watching their every move?
A friend is framed
Jordan, Stephanie, Justin, and Catherine will need math, bravery, and a little bit of luck if they hope to solve the bank robbery case and get Old Mike his job back. Will they be able to figure out the unusual pattern in time?
Highly recommended, CM Canadian Review of Materials
Highly recommended, Midwest Book Review
This middle grade book
• Introduces readers to interactive math and logic problems they can apply
to real-life situations
• Dives into social issues and problem solving
• Includes an appendix for hands-on learning
The Math Kids are at it again! When their new friend, Special Agent Carlson, asks them to take a look at a cryptic poem written by a dying bank robber, they know they will need all of their math skills to crack the case.
A bank robbery
The poem isn't their only problem, though. Their favourite school janitor is fired for stealing from student lockers. The Math Kids know Old Mike would never do anything like that, but how can they prove it, especially with the new janitor watching their every move?
A friend is framed
Jordan, Stephanie, Justin, and Catherine will need math, bravery, and a little bit of luck if they hope to solve the bank robbery case and get Old Mike his job back. Will they be able to figure out the unusual pattern in time?
Highly recommended, CM Canadian Review of Materials
Highly recommended, Midwest Book Review
This middle grade book
• Introduces readers to interactive math and logic problems they can apply
to real-life situations
• Dives into social issues and problem solving
• Includes an appendix for hands-on learning
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Canada
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 8 to 10 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
17 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
136 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-988761-37-4 (9781988761374)
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E-Book
10/2019
Simon + Schuster LLC
€9.88
Available for download
Persons
David Cole has degrees in math and computer science and has shared his passion for education 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 as well as The Math Kids series. Find him on his website or on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.