Introducing an offbeat guide to maths from awardwinning author and illustrator David Macaulay.Maths is all around you...if you look closely enough From computer games to bridges shopping malls to game shows mathematics truly is everywhere. David Macauleys terrific troupe of curious mammoths will lead you through the basics of maths including numbers calculation geometry measurement and so much more in this highly original guide to maths for kids aged 8. In Mammoth Maths not only will you learn the essential principles of maths youll enjoy learning about them too From start to finish the mammoths are your guide as they seek to understand the maths These intrepid demonstrators will go to incredible lengths to educate and entertain as they wrestle with adding or subtracting numbers measuring angles creating a pie chart solving equations and much more.Observing and recording the mammoths behaviour is bestselling illustrator David Macaulay. Renowned for his ability toexplain complex ideas with simple genius Macaulay captures the oddball humour of his subject matter making Mammoth Maths the perfect introduction to maths for young learners to love. Discover maths like youve never known it before with Funfilled illustrations show Macaulays mammoths exploring mathematical ideas demonstrating key mathematical principles in unusual and amusing ways. An actionpacked alternative to dry unappealing maths textbooks.Supporting panels contain diagrams and extra information to aid understanding.The book is divided into chapters each focusing on a different branch of mathsThe ideal maths book for all children aged 8 as well as for reluctant maths learners who dont think maths is for them Mammoth Maths includes a highly original and unique approach to the subject with over 60 topics covered in total including numbers geometry measurement and operations. Encompassing allnew illustrations featuring Macaulays trademark mammoths familiar to readers of The Way Things Work a bestselling bo