Whether your child struggles with subtraction or has a knack for numbers, he is sure to look at math in a whole new light after reading this book. Dubbed "The Art of Problem-Solving," Math-terpieces uses art history to expand on basic rules for developing math skills: looking for patterns, using multiple skills, looking for unusual combinations, and keeping an open mind.

Learning Highlights
The creative combination of mathematics with the subject of art history paints simple steps for academic success.

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Category: Math Skills
"How many grapes are on the vine?
Counting each takes too much time.
Never Fear, I have a hunch
There is a match for every bunch "
Greg Tang, a lifelong lover of math, shares the techniques that have helped him solve problems in the most creative ways Harry Briggs's vibrant & inviting illustrations create a perfect environment for these innovative games. So open your mind-and have fun
"This...clever math book uses rhyming couplets... riddles...visual clues to help the reader find new ways to group numbers for quick counting...A winning addition " --Kirkus

Who would have thought that learning your multiplication tables could be so easy -- and so much fun? In the form of brief, witty rhymes accompanied by hilarious full-color pictures, Greg Tang offers clever, straightforward math techniques that will help your child understand how multiplication works.

Educational Edge
Simple strategies for learning how to multiply will prepare your child for advanced math operations. He'll also develop critical thinking skills and an interest in learning.