As one of the oldest sports in the United States, baseball has a storied history, with many legendary players making a claim to be the GOAT, or greatest of all time. Using basic and intermediate mathematical analysis, this volume explains the mighty achievements of four of Major League Baseball's (MLB) greatest hitters: Babe Ruth, Mike Trout, Bryce Harper, and Mookie Betts, as well as other MLB legends. With a detailed explanation of each player's...

Hockey has long been one of most prominent sports in North America. Since its rise in popularity in the twentieth century, many have asked: who is the greatest hockey player of all time? From National Hockey League legends like Wayne Gretzky to modern-day stars like Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin, and Connor McDavid, many players have written their name into the record books. Whether by goals scored or championships won, each has made their case...

Using statistics and math calculations, this instructional and entertaining volume explores the extraordinary achievements of Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant, putting their careers in context with other NBA legends. Along the way, each of these calculations is explained and discussed, bringing the worlds of sports and math together. In addition to a biographical look at their careers, these four players are compared head-to-head...

Brimming with bright colors, playful illustrations and photographs, and simple text, this book is the perfect first book for young minds.

Simple text and photographs introduce concepts related to time and how we measure it.

Using objects like socks, toothbrushes, and fruit, Mortimer the teddy bear helps the reader learn to recognize and form simple patterns.

Explains how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and decimals; introduces estimating techniques; and includes many examples.

Answers to unusual questions, using mathematics. First two questions, as examples: How many birds would it take to pick you up and fly with you?; and, How many bees does it take to make one jar of honey?

Jane Brain, the only non-monster at Frank N. Stein Elementary School, is unhappy because she is the only student who didn't find 100 items to bring for show and tell on the 100th day of school.

When a little boy insists he wants more of everything served to him for breakfast, his sister obliges by rearranging what he has. Includes section with related activities.