Toprak Işık & Doğan Gençsoy
Who knew math could be fun!
“Do you know why some people don’t like math? Because they don’t know how to read math. Think of your favorite book. It should be a book you say, ‘I’m so glad I read this.’ Now, remember the times when you didn’t know how to read or write. If you didn’t even know the letters, you could use that book as a fan on a hot day. Or you could use it to burn and warm yourself in the cold. Actually, math has a language made up of numbers, operations, and shapes. Sometimes, people don’t have enough fun while learning that language, and that’s why they think math is boring. If they were a bit more patient, they would enter such a magical world…”
This title is a fun math conversation. The author is presenting us math topics with examples in a dynamic way – almost like talking to a humorous math tutor. Handling topics such as with geometric shapes, numbers, angles, and figures, this title presents basic math topics in a structured order, accompanied by Doğan Gençsoy’s cartoon-inspired illustrations.
KEY NOTES:
– Through lighthearted conversations, the author creates an environment where math feels less intimidating and more like an exciting adventure.
– Topics like geometric shapes, numbers, angles, and figures are explained in a structured order, providing a solid foundation for early math education.
Partial English translation is available.
8+, 150-172 pages, 13.5×19.5 cm
Themes: Mathematics, Use of Math in Life, Problem-Solving, Geometry