Mess with Math

Think you've got math all figured out? Think again!

Young readers can discover the wacky, weird and incredible side of math with this hands-on, inspirational and accessible guide, written by award-winning author Anna Claybourne.

This book will show children math from a completely new angle - and we're not just talking about geometry! Inside you will find genius number tricks, secret shortcuts, impossible shapes, cool codes and awesome experiments. Readers will be ditching their preconceptions about math and sketching, writing, and drawing directly into the book. And if they make a mistake? That's just part of the fun!

• Explore how art and math intersect by exploring subjects such as symmetry and tessellation.
  • Create and crack clever codes.
  • Explore math illusions.
  • Play an ancient shape game!
  • Rediscover subjects such as geometry, pi, and measurement in a completely new light.

This book covers key mathematical concepts in new ways, including angles, percentages, trigonometry, symmetry and even Pi numbers, and will open children's eyes to a new world of fun and possibilities!

Delightfully illustrated in full-color, it's perfect for readers aged 8+