Mathical Book Prize
From the Simons Laufer Mathematical Sciences Institute (SLMath)
February 20, 2025: The 2025 Mathical Winners are here!
Books for grades K–2
Enjoy this robust exploration of the world of measurements! This book allows the reader to explore both standard and nonstandard units in a playful and dynamic way. Get ready to embark on a magical adventure to learn about various ways to measure life moments and the things in your imagination and around you– including “measuring …
Are you ready to find the “spark” in you? The author takes the reader on a journey of the character’s deep sense of wonder. These questions and beautiful illustrations inspire the reader’s own sense of awe in the world around them. The author boldly & meticulously moves us through the power of pairing curiosity (yes! …
When drought threatens the wilted dry landscape, a triangle boldly sets forth in search of a lucky dragon that can bring much needed rain. During the journey Triangle encounters other shapes that agree to help search for the lucky dragon. They come to realize they are much stronger and more versatile working as a team. …
Puzzles and shapes always fascinated Hungarian Ernő Rubik. The architecture professor aimed to create a three-dimensional cube composed of smaller cubes that could have their patterns manipulated. He persevered until he invented the Rubik’s Cube. This geometric puzzle toy, featuring six different colored sides, offers 43 quintillion possible variations, challenging puzzle enthusiasts to solve what …
Every Dog in the Neighborhood uplifts the concepts of data collection and math for civic engagement. The Mathical Committee loves the book’s storyline, its memorable, multi-generational characters, and the blend of math and social concepts. In addition to using data to answer questions, the story provides opportunities to make pet comparisons: dogs and pets that …
Told exclusively through charts and graphic illustrations, infographics designer Lalena Fisher explores the touching friendship of Ana and Harwin and how they work through their emotions when one friend learns the other is moving far away. Friends Beyond Measure explores the world of infographics, including maps, diagrams, charts, timelines, and so much more! From the chart …
This wacky counting adventure by Geisel Award-winning author David LaRochelle is a hilarious ode to dragons and math, with pitch-perfect art by Lian Cho. High on a mountain live 100 mighty dragons all named Broccoli. When a tremendous wind blows half the dragons away, ten others sail off to become professional surfers in Hawaii. The …
Grown-ups do NOT have all the answers! In this tongue-in-cheek guide, an in-the-know narrator instructs kid readers in the fine art of explaining coding to a grown-up. Both children and their adults learn the basics of coding, including hardware, software, algorithms, and debugging. Cleverly disguised “pro tips” suggest best practices for teaching any topic. Fun …
