Skip to main content

Announcing the 2016 Mathical List

The Mathematical Sciences Research Institute and the Children's Book Council have announced the 2016 Mathical list. Mathical: Books for Kids from Tots to Teens recognizes outstanding math-related fiction and nonfiction for young readers and inspires children of all ages to cultivate a love of mathematics in the world around them.
The selection panel featured mathematicians, teachers, librarians, early childhood experts, and others. Together they evaluated books of all kinds, from picture books and novels to narrative nonfiction, that foster an enjoyment of math — with an emphasis on literary quality; substantial and/or inspirational math content; and a clear, accurate, and inviting approach to mathematics.

The Mathical list is divided into four school-grade categories. Below are the 2016 winners and honorees.




Pre-K:
  • 8: An Animal Alphabet, written and illustrated by Elisha Cooper
Grades K-2:
  • Max’s Math, by Kate Banks (author) and Boris Kulikov (illustrator)
Grades 3-5:
  • Secret Coders, by Gene Yuen Lang and Mike Holmes
The Mathical Honor books (published from 2004-2015) are:
Pre-K:
  • Count with Maisy, Cheep, Cheep, Cheep!, by Lucy Cousins
Grades K-2:
  • The Boy Who Loved Math, by Deborah Heiligman (author) and LeUyen Pham (illustrator)
Grades 3-5:
  • Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer, by Kelly Jones (author) and Katie Kath (illustrator)
  • Just the Right Size: Why Big Animals are Big and Little Animals are Little, by Nicola Davies (author) and Neal Layton (illustrator)
Grades 6-8:
  • Innovators in Action: Leonardo da Vinci Gets A Do-Over, by Mark P. Friedlander, Jr. (author) and Worachet Boon Sakprayoonpong (illustrator)
  • The Great Trouble: A Mystery of London, the Blue Death, and a Boy Called Eel, by Deborah Hopkinson
The following was selected as a Hall of Fame book:
  • The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norton Juster (author) and Jules Feiffer (illustrator

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Poll Reveals All-Time Best Board Books

An online poll of readers produced the 100 best board books according to School Library Journal. You can find them all at the following address: http://blogs.slj.com/afuse8production/2018/03/28/announcing-the-top-100-board-books-poll/ Here are the very best of the best, a Top 10 of titles that are likely very familiar to every parent, educator, and child. 10. Moo, baa, La La La by Sandra Boynton 9.    The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton 8.    The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats 7.    Freight Train by Donald Crews 6.    Good Night Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann 5.    Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell 4.    Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See ? by Bill Martin, Jr. 3.    Blue Hat, Green Hat by Sandra Boynton 2.  The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle 1.  Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown We have copies of all these titles, located in the Children's Playroom. My favorite is Good Night ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Are Baby Carrots Good for You?

Have you heard rumors that baby carrots are dipped in chlorine? Here's what parents need to know about the safety of these kid-friendly veggies and whether they really are soaked in chemicals.  By Sally Kuzemchak/ Parents Magazine They're one of the  kid-friendliest vegetables  around, yet there are still plenty of parents who wonder whether baby carrots actually  "count" as a veggie —and plenty of wild rumors flying around the internet about whether there's something subpar (or even risky) about them. I talked to the folks at  Bolthouse Farms , one of the largest farming companies that specialize in carrots, to get the truth. Here's what you need to know: Myth: Baby carrots aren't "real" carrots. Baby carrots are indeed carrots. Compared to the larger carrots they produce, Bolthouse Farms uses a different seed for growing baby carrots. The variety is especially sweet, grows longer and narrower, and has a small core. This carrots are...
Post a Comment
Read more

5 Easy Holiday Treats to Make With Kids

Baking together is one Pinterest-inspired holiday fantasy that’s actually doable, thanks to our completely kid-friendly cookies from the author of the children’s cookbook  Baking Class . By Deanna F. Cook from  Parents Magazine Cozy Cookies Use our sugar cookie recipe or bake up a mix. Either way, the fun is in the decorating. What You'll Need:  Butter, granulated sugar, an egg, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, milk, food coloring, sweetened coconut, assorted sprinkles and sugars for decorating. Countdown to Christmas: Crafts, Food and DIY Gifts Active Time:   45 mins Total Time:   2 hrs (includes chilling time) Get the Recipe Sugar Cone Trees 'Tis the season to try a no-bake treat! Set out frosting, ice cream cokes, and sprinkles and let your little elves work their magic. What You'll Need:  Vanilla frosting or  recipe for Cozy Cookie Glaze , sugar ice cream cones, sprink...
Post a Comment
Read more