Kiss My Math: Showing Pre-Algebra Who's Boss

Read Danica McKellar's posts on the Penguin Blog.The New York Times bestseller-from the Dancing With The Stars contestant and popular author of Math Doesn't Suck Hot X: Algebra Exposed and Girls Get Curves-teaches girls how to kick pre-algebra buttIn her New York Times bestselling books actress and math genius Danica McKellar shatters the math nerd stereotype and gives girls the tools to ace middle-school math in her unique just- us-girls style. Now in her second book Kiss My Math McKellar empowers a new crop of girls-seventh to ninth graders-to tackle the next level of mathematics: pre-algebra.Stepping up not only the math but the sass and style McKellar helps math-phobic teenagers moving up into high school chill out and finally get negative numbers variables absolute values exponents and more. As she did so effectively in Math Doesn't Suck McKellar uses personality quizzes reader polls real-life testimonials and stories from her own life-in addition to clear instruction helpful tips and practice problems-revealing why pre-algebra is easier more relevant and more glamorous than girls think. McKellar is clearly reaching her audience: parents teachers and especially girls are asking for more.

Paperback: 352 pages

Publisher: Plume; 5/31/09 edition (June 30 2009)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0452295408

ISBN-13: 978-0452295407

Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 0.7 x 9 inches

Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces