What's the Point of Math?

ISBN: 9781465481733
List Price $19.99 Up to % OFF

FREE Ground Shipping in US

Expect Delivery in 4-10 weekdays

Brand New Books

Lock in your price today! Prices tomorrow are NOT GUARANTEED.
Total for copies: Save
$19.99
List Price
Your Price Per Book
Discount

Found a lower price on another site? Request a Price Match

Minimum Order: 25 copies per title

true
Select QTYQuantity:
Quantity
Price
Discount

Minimum Order $100 / 25 copies per title, no exceptions

Not ready to place your order?

Prices change daily. Order now!

Need A Quote?  Request a quote

$19.99
SKU:
9781465481733
Availability:
309.75
Minimum Purchase:
25 units
Bulk Pricing:
Buy in bulk and save

Minimum Order: 25 copies per title

true

Overview

Facts + Pictures = Eureka!

Incredible historical and contemporary stories explore the often surprising origins of the math we use today, from number sequences to trigonometry. Crazy facts, magic tricks, and mathematical brainteasers will amuse and entertain even the most reluctant math students. Find out why an hour has 60 rather than 100 minutes and how prime numbers keep the internet working. Colorful and uncluttered illustrations make mathematical explanations easy to grasp in seconds and make this user-friendly book simple to navigate and a joy to browse and read.

What's the Point of Math? is perfect for those who need some inspiration when it comes to numbers. It combines stories from history with simple visual explanations to bring math to life. From spotting a bargain to talking to computers, from filling in a giant sinkhole to becoming a trillionaire, it shows children why core math ideas were invented and how to apply them today--in the classroom and the real world! Accompanying the fascinating stories are puzzles, games, and amazing facts, as well as a lively challenge to help bring each of the topics to life. Stylish, colorful illustrations make the math fun and unintimidating, while simple diagrams and steps make explanations easy to grasp in seconds.

Throughout the book, worked examples show readers how to solve simple math challenges, encouraging children to develop math skills with hands-on practice. A vocational theme runs throughout the book, showing why math is a vital skill in many fields of life, from science and commerce to sports and travel.

While major retailers like Amazon may carry What's the Point of Math?, we specialize in bulk book sales and offer personalized service from our friendly, book-smart team based in Portland, Oregon. We’re proud to offer a Price Match Guarantee and a streamlined ordering experience from people who truly care.

We’re trusted by over 75,000 customers, many of whom return time and again. Want proof? Just check out our 25,000+ customer reviews—real feedback from people who love how we do business.

Prefer to talk to a real person? Our Book Specialists are here Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST and ready to help with your bulk order of What's the Point of Math?.

Product Details

Author:
DK
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
128
Publisher:
DK (January 28, 2020)
Language:
English
Age Range:
9 to 12
Grade Level:
4th Grade to 7th Grade
ISBN-13:
9781465481733
ISBN-10:
1465481737
Weight:
26.6oz
Dimensions:
8.81" x 11.19" x 0.67"
Case Pack:
12
File:
RandomHouse-PRH_Book_Company_PRH_PRT_Onix_full_active_D20250406T185337_150894524-20250406-1.xml
Folder:
RandomHouse
List Price:
$19.99
As low as:
$11.19
Shipping Origin:
Crawfordsville, IN
Publisher Identifier:
P-RH
Discount Code:
A
Lexile Measure:
IG1080L
Series:
DK What's the Point of?
Audience:
Children/juvenile
Country of Origin:
China
Pub Discount:
65
Imprint:
DK Children

Ordering Details

  • Product Availability: Typically, all books are in stock and ready to ship. If a title becomes unavailable unexpectedly, you will be contacted with 24 business hours.
  • Standard Shipping: FREE Shipping via ground transportation within the continental United States.
  • Estimated Delivery: Most orders deliver within 4-10 business days from order date (excluding weekends and holidays). Orders shipping to Alaska or Hawaii should allow a minimum of 3 weeks for delivery.
  • Rush Shipping: Deliver in 5 business days from order date (excluding weekends and holidays).
  • Important Note: Books ship from various warehouses and may receive multiple cartons to fill the complete order. Do not assume your order is shipping from Portland, OR.
  • Payment Terms: Visa, MC, Amex, PayPal, Purchase Orders and P-Cards can be used to purchase online. Check and wire-transfer payments are available offline through Customer Service

Customer Reviews