Mathical Honor Books

Whether you already love the solar system, or just want to learn more, the infographics in this book are truly spectacular. Every page tells a story of our solar system that will whet your appetite for things beyond our Earth. – Johanna Cinquegrana, Mathical Selection Committee Through infographics and illustrations readers will learn about the unfathomably …

This book is chock full of benchmark measurements comparing data from the human body to familiar objects. End to end your blood vessels would wrap around the world twice and then some, over 60,000 miles! During your lifetime you will consume the equivalent of 9 T. rexes in food weight! Your eyes can distinguish nearly …

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! …

This simple picture book shows kids how Bun spends her carrots, which are money in Bunnyland. Starting with adjective pairs a child might be more familiar with like Fast and Slow, the book moves on to ideas like Expensive and Cheap, For Tomorrow and For Today, On Herself and On Others. Every spread has a …

Follow along with a set of friends in their learning space and practice your one to one correspondence skills along the way! With vibrant colors and relevant counting examples including hugs, coats, snacks, and people, this is an engaging book that goes beyond counting. – Celina Gonzalez, Mathical Selection Committee Join a class of kids …

Hen in the Bed is an enjoyable experience for young readers. It is a counting book that engages all learners. Visual learners will appreciate the hilarious, vivid illustrations. Tactile learners will have fun interacting with multiple readings of the book. Auditory learners will connect with the song that comes with the QR code on the …

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 …

This biography compilation is more than what it sounds like – with biography side quests and a clear theme that can be read as a story or as individual biographies. We love the creative stories introducing us to the female minds behind the gaming industry. This book shows the many ways that girls can be …

An inspiring true story, perfect for fans of Hidden Figures, about an American woman who pioneered codebreaking in WWI and WWII but was only recently recognized for her extraordinary contributions. Elizebeth Smith Friedman had a rare talent for spotting patterns and solving puzzles. These skills led her to become one of the top cryptanalysts in America during …

So no one taught you about money, either? Let’s figure this me$$ out together.  In this illustrated, deeply unserious guide to money, Berna Anat—aka the Financial Hype Woman—freaks out her immigrant parents by doing the unthinkable: Talking about money. Loudly.  Because we’re done staying silent, anxious, and ashamed about our money. It’s time to join the …