Kiss My Math: Showing Pre-Algebra Who's Boss Tapa dura - 2008

de Danica McKellar

From the authorof the runawaybestseller MathDoesn't Suck, thenext step in themath curriculum--pre-Algebra.

Last year, actress and math genius Danica McKellar made wavesnationwide, challenging the 'math nerd' stereotype and givinggirls the tools to ace tests and homework in her unique just-us-girlsstyle. Now, in Kiss My Math, McKellar empowers a new crop ofgirls 7th to 9th graders taking on the next level of mathematics:pre-Algebra.

Stepping up not only the math, but also the sass and style, KissMy Math will help math-phobic teenagers everywhere chill outabout math, and finally 'get' negative numbers, variables, absolutevalues, exponents, and more. Each chapter features:

á Step-by-step instruction
á Time-saving tips and tricks
á Illuminating practice problems with detailed solutions
á Real-world examples
á True stories from Danica's own life as a student and actress

Kiss My Math also includes more fun extras--includingpersonality quizzes, reader polls, and real-life testimonials--ultimately revealing why pre-Algebra is easier, more relevant, andmore glamorous than girls think.