Math-Related Books

Bill Gates: Billionaire Computer Genius, Joan D. Dickinson
Presents a biography of the math whiz kid who grew up to co-found Microsoft, the world's leading computer software firm.

Carry on, Mr. Bowditch, Jean Lee Latham*
A fictionalized biography of the mathematician and astronomer who realized his childhood desire to become a ship's captain and authored "The American Practical Navigator."

Chasing Vermeer, Blue Balliett*
When seemingly unrelated and strange events start to happen and a precious Vermeer painting disappears, eleven-year-olds Petra and Calder combine their talents to solve an international art scandal.

Down the Rabbit Hole: An Echo Falls Mystery, Peter Abrahams*
Like her idol Sherlock Holmes, eighth-grader Ingrid Levin-Hill uses her intellect to solve the murder of an eccentric local woman in her hometown of Echo Falls.

George Washington, Spymaster, Thomas Allen*
Examines how George Washington used espionage during the American Revolutionary War, discussing the Culper Ring, the Sons of Liberty, codes, ciphers, and more.

G is for Googol: A Math Alphabet Book, David M. Schwartz
Explains the meaning of mathematical terms which begin with the different letters of the alphabet from abacus, binary, and cubit to zillion.

The Number Devil, Hans Enzensberger*
Annoyed with his math teacher who assigns word problems and won't let him use a calculator, twelve-year-old Robert finds help from the number devil in his dreams.

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