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The Girl and the Difficult Challenge: I'm a Maths Star!

by Brandon Boon Seng Oh   |  Ages 8-11
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The Girl and the Difficult Challenge: I'm a Maths Star!
The Girl and the Difficult Challenge: I'm a Maths Star!

Young girl tackles math problems with courage.

If you're looking for a book that combines a thrilling narrative with educational content, "The Girl And The Difficult Challenge" is a delightful choice. It presents math not as a dry subject but as an exciting adventure, making it ideal for young readers who appreciate a good story intertwined with learning. This book could inspire them to see math in a new light and face challenges with a positive attitude.

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The Girl and the Difficult Challenge: I'm a Maths Star!

by Brandon Boon Seng Oh   |  Ages 8-11
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ISBN: 9789811266461
Authors: Brandon Boon Seng Oh
Publisher: WS Education
Date of Publication: 2023-03-08
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Educational, Picture Books, Chapter Books
Related Topics: Family, Adventure, Math, Realistic Fiction
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A girl is challenged by her father to solve an intriguing Maths problem, in exchange for going out to get ice cream. Can she devise a way to find the answer quickly? Read on to find out the girl's ingenious solution! The I'm a Maths Star! series comprises challenging Maths puzzles, presented in story form. Puzzles are described and then solved, step-by-step, through an engaging storyline, and using various Maths heuristic techniques that are also taught as part of the world-renowned Singapore Maths curriculum. Through illustrations and an engaging storyline, children will learn Maths heuristics, and be inspired to persevere in understanding, representing, and solving fun and intriguing Maths problems!
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Young girl tackles math problems with courage.

If you're looking for a book that combines a thrilling narrative with educational content, "The Girl And The Difficult Challenge" is a delightful choice. It presents math not as a dry subject but as an exciting adventure, making it ideal for young readers who appreciate a good story intertwined with learning. This book could inspire them to see math in a new light and face challenges with a positive attitude.

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