G is for Googol: A Math Alphabet Book

Gr 6 Up-An enchanting alphabet book that will make its audience laugh out loud. Beginning with "A is for Abacus" and ending with "Z is for Zillion," the author takes readers on a roller-coaster ride through important terms and concepts. The text is lively and clear and will appeal to even those who think math is as dull as the kitchen floor. Two particularly clever examples are "R is for Rhombicosidodecahedron" and "W is for When are we ever gonna use this stuff, anyway?'" The cartoon illustrations are colorful, amusing, and informative. Young people will relate to the characters in these drawings that lend a visual dimension to the text. They will also appreciate the large, spacious pages. A terrific title to instruct and entertain.-Linda Wadleigh, Oconee County Middle School, Watkinsville, GA

The Children's Book Council's "Not Just for Children Anymore!" 2002 selection.
1999 ALA Notable Children's Book
1999 ABC Choices Award
1999 Children's Bookseller's Choice
1998 Smithsonian Notable Book for Children

"An enchanting alphabet book that will make its audience laught out loud....A terrific title to instruct and entertain." School Library Journal, Starred Review

"An asset to anyone who wants to make science fun." - starred review Library Talk magazine

"Will appeal to curious readers . . . who like to laugh while learning." - Sacramento Bee

"A primer [that] excels at explaining the concepts that science textbooks often make incomprehensible." - San Diego Union-Tribune

"Fun, fascinating, and appealing to math mavens and math phobics alike." - Creative Classroom magazine