Unusual and Awesome Jobs Using Math
Stunt Coordinator, Cryptologist, and More
Lisa M. Bolt Simons
(Author)
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Description
Fascinating facts, figures, and pictures highlight informative text about some of the most interesting and extreme jobs that use math. Young readers will learn what kind of training it takes to be a stunt coordinator, how much money a cryptologist makes, and what exactly a fluid mechanics engineer does, all while discovering how math is involved in each of these exciting jobs.
Product Details
| Publisher | Capstone Press |
| Publish Date | January 01, 2015 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9781491420300 |
| Dimensions | 10.2 X 6.4 X 0.3 inches | 0.5 pounds |
About the Author
Lisa M. Bolt Simons has published more than 60 nonfiction children's books, as well as four middle grade "choose your path" novels and an adult history book. She's twice received an Honorable Mention for the McKnight Artist Fellowship for Writers in Children's Literature. She's also received two Minnesota State Arts Board grants and other accolades for her writing. Lisa is a proud mom to her science- and math-minded twin daughter and son. Originally from Colorado, Lisa lives in Minnesota with her husband, who also loves to read.
Reviews
For students who are not interested in a subject, seeing these career options will encourage them to study the subject. Colorful photos of workers and definitions on each two-page spread entice the reader and encourage vocabulary growth.-- "School Library Connection"
This collection illustrates the diversity of jobs while shattering stereotypes about careers in math, science, and technology. The stylish, graffiti-style design and fun fonts imbue each page with a youthful feeling. . . .Put this series on display--it won't stay there long.-- "School Library Journal"
This collection illustrates the diversity of jobs while shattering stereotypes about careers in math, science, and technology. The stylish, graffiti-style design and fun fonts imbue each page with a youthful feeling. . . .Put this series on display--it won't stay there long.-- "School Library Journal"
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