Copyright Date:
2024
Edition Date:
2024
Release Date:
02/20/24
Pages:
143 pages
ISBN:
Publisher: 1-523-51277-6 Perma-Bound: 0-8000-5063-0
ISBN 13:
Publisher: 978-1-523-51277-5 Perma-Bound: 978-0-8000-5063-4
Dewey:
Fic
LCCN:
2023035592
Dimensions:
22 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
In this STEM-centric series' second episode, learning to manipulate fractions and decimals helps three young superheroes defend the Arithmetic Meteor, which gave them their powers, from archnemesis Null Void.Unwisely accepting free cans of Micro Cola from the thinly disguised, light-skinned villain leaves the suddenly mouse-sized Solvers-light-skinned Leo, dark-skinned Shahi, and tan-skinned Moe (who uses they/them pronouns)-in desperate straits. Only by learning how to make, convert, add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and decimals are they going to be able to make sense of the ingredients for an Enlarging Formula and various other helpful concoctions. Much instruction ensues, with careless mistakes (notably one that subjects them to Sudden Additional Shrinking Syndrome: "We got SASSed!!"), definitions of terms, step-by-step examples, and problems laid out so that motivated readers can do the figuring right along with the costumed trio. Leo and Moe travel realistic learning curves while Shahi does most of the explaining, but all three wind up on the same page in time to put things right and deliver a rousing cheer: "Hooray for fractions!" "Hooray for decimals!" "Hooray for math!" The message that facility with fractions and decimals is helpful in daily life gets a good airing, too.Numeracy drives this tale, but superhero action keeps the pedal to the metal. (glossary) (Graphic superhero nonfiction. 9-11)
Fractions? Simple. Decimals? No problem! Evil villains? Bring ‘em on! Thanks to the Solvers, learning math has never been this fun!
In this graphic novel series, a crew of crime-fighting kid superheroes teach readers ages 8 and up foundational math skills, such as fractions and decimals, as they battle their evil nemesis, Null Void. All math concepts are presented with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions and tons of superhero themed visual examples.
When The Solvers accidentally drink a shrinking potion, the pint-sized superheroes must learn all about fractions and decimals to mix an antidote and stop supervillain Null Void from taking over the city! Throughout the action-packed narrative, clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrated, superhero-themed examples introduce readers to fractions and decimals and then teach how to add, subtract, multiply and divide them, in a super easy-to-understand way.
Full of helpful math instruction that aligns with national math standards—and epic superhero action—the second installment of this graphic learning series is perfect for the reader who loves math, the reader who hates math, the reader who needs a refresher, and the superhero enthusiast. Written by a seasoned comics artist and vetted by a math teacher, this is a brand-new way to get your child excited about math!