Maths Quest: The Island of Tomorrow
Published on 19. October 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
48 pages
978-1-78493-852-9 (ISBN)
Description
The Island of Tomorrow promises unimaginable treasures but to find them you have to avoid fierce creatures, freak weather, and other geometrical perils by using your mathematical skills. Could you become a great treasure hunter and prove yourself worthy of membership of the Explorers' Club? Use your problem-solving skills and mathematical knowledge to help save the day! Finding the answers will enable you to advance through the story, following the clues which are dotted along the way, and learning more about maths - especially geometry - with every step you take. Following on from series one of Maths Quest, this is one of four new adventures that will help you develop your maths skills whilst engaging in a gripping and thrilling adventure!
Reviews / Votes
'the engaging characters will keep maths enthusiasts entertained, especially if they were fans of the 'create your own adventure' genre' * ReadingZone * 'Maths Quest is an excellent series...designed to help children practise key maths skills in a fun and lively way' * Parents in Touch * the book is attractively presented with detailed illustrations...the book will engage with a reluctant mathematician and entertain a maths enthusiast. -- The School Librarian * The School Librarian *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Product notice
Flexible plastic/vinyl cover
Dimensions
Height: 225 mm
Width: 170 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78493-852-9 (9781784938529)
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Persons
Jonathan Litton has written numerous children's books in prose and verse. He loves using his science background to write about sea creatures, space and saving the planet, but is also fond of penning stories about pirates, princesses and picnics.Sam LeDoyen is a freelance Illustrator from the UK. Sam specializes in narrative imagery with a touch of fantasy and surrealism, and also likes to play with animation.