Mathical Book Prize
From the Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute (SLMath)
February 20, 2025: The 2025 Mathical Winners are here!
As Mia and her uncle Eddie travel the ten blocks from their apartment to the Big Wok restaurant, Mia spies one giant panda ride, two lion statues, three swimming turtles, four bonsai trees, five tai chi practitioners … There are so many things to see in Chinatown! And when they reach the Big Wok, they …
How tall are my plants today? Mei is so excited about her new garden! Discover the foundations of measurement and comparison with her as she waters, tends, and harvests her carefully-cultivated crop. Yum! Math is delicious. This warm, inclusive introduction to measurement is part of the Storytelling Math series. Get in on the ground floor …
Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling! Rafael wants to protect his toys from his little sister, Essie. Gathering materials from around the house, he builds a wall tall enough and wide enough to keep her out. But will it be strong enough? And what does Essie really want? A playful exploration of physical …
Search for hidden numeral shapes in this fun, rhyming picture book— a perfect way to engage preschoolers learning numbers! Number shapes are everywhere— look up! Look down! Look here! Look there. Rhymes invite children to look for numerals hidden in the pictures: A tall straight line Is number one. / A rocket headed towards the sun! …
Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling! When sisters Usha and Aarti look up at the stars, they see different things. Aarti sees the Big Dipper, but Usha sees the Big DIGGER. And cousin Gloria sees the Big Kite! Could they all be right? A playful introduction to geometry and spatial relationships, featuring Indian …
This warm, inclusive introduction to size and spatial reasoning combines essential math topics, diverse characters, and engaging stories.
Look at this book and look again. Each time you do so, you will find another application of a natural mathematical concept.
With simple Spanish and a glossary at the end, this fun read-aloud picture book teaches little ones to identify opposites and animals.
