MinivanMom Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 . . . but for boys? My oldest daughter has loved, loved, loved Danica's books, and they have had a huge impact on her feelings about math. I would love to find something similar for my ds9, but without all the girl power stories and nail polish quizzes. Are there any similar books that aren't quite so girly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourisenough Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 LOL! As a mom of four girls, I have absolutely no idea. But we're fans of McKeller, so I can see the need. I hope someone has some suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Murderous Maths? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Murderous Maths! We have that box set, but I need to buy the rest of the individual volumes. Web site here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbabe Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Murderous Maths books are fun, but aren't at all like Danica's books. I'd like to find a boy version too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I just gave my sons the McKellar books and told them they'd learn math and about how girls thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Murderous Maths books are fun, but aren't at all like Danica's books. I'd like to find a boy version too. Not an exact match, no, but the books are similar in that both cover material in a playful style. I haven't found anything closer. (DD would be affronted by the idea that someone would think all girls are like that. She enjoys them, but with lots of groaning. LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ruonboothb Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I hope someone has some suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paceofnature Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 The only one I know of is The Math Dude's Quick and Dirty Guide to Algebra. I haven't used it, but it is on my list for my boys when they get older. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Maybe the books mentioned in this thread yesterday, Realm of Numbers and Realm of Algebra by Asimov http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/531904-realm-of-algebra-by-asimov/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerforest Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 DD loves the Danica Mckellar books (we have them all), and I started that Asimov thread so we have them coming. They are out of print and our local library doesn't have them so they are more costly than I would spend on used books, but I ordered them both so I can report back eventually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbabe Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I bought the Asimov books too because of that thread. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinivanMom Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Thank you for all these suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnTeaching Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 (Still looking for a new avatar.) I actually used Danica's books with my son first, before using them with my younger daughter. We started out by making it fun and changing the girly items to "manly" items. It was a hoot to change beads into Lego blocks, high heels into combat boots, lattes into root beers, and lipstick tubes into Star Wars light sabers. We just skipped most of the extra "girl empowerment" stories (unless I felt they were actually good learning moments). The books were so good at explaining math, that was a small (and fun) price to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I took the suggestion of PPs and bought the kindle book The Math Dude's Quick and Dirty Guide to Algebra, and though I'm only a few chapters in, I really like it. I can't relate to the middle school girl theme from the McKellar books, and this "dude's" guide is more my style. He uses realistic scenarios to introduce a problem, and then explains how math can be used to solve the problem. Lots of conceptual work so far. I think this will be GREAT for my son who is great at remembering stories but terrible at remembering rote fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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