One Minute Mysteries - Misterios De Un Minuto: Short Mysteries You Solve with Math! - !Misterios Cortos Que Resuelves Con Matematicas! - Softcover

"As a bilingual mathematics educator, it is refreshing to discover a resource that is both mathematically rich and of such good quality. I appreciate the way these short stories are displayed in both English and Spanish--it is very clear that careful attention was paid to both the language and the mathematics. This book is an excellent addition to any bilingual mathematics program!"--Marta Civil, Ph.D., Roy F. Graesser Chair, Department of Mathematics, University of Arizona

"I wish this book had existed while I was still teaching. This is one of the few books that allows readers to grasp difficult math concepts and learn another language. It is an enjoyable and enlightening read. I highly recommend it!" Ojala este libro hubiera existido mientras yo estaba ensenando. Este es uno de los pocos libros que le permite a los lectores entender conceptos matematicos dificiles y aprender otro idioma. Es una lectura entretenida e iluminadora. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente.--Jose N. Pecina, Ph.D., Retired Mathematics Professor, The University of Texas Pan-American

This fifth volume in the Yoders' One Minute Mysteries series, and the second in both Spanish and English, is the sister book to the science mysteries titles. As the publisher, Dia Michels, wrote to me, "Doing a bilingual math book brought with it a whole new set of challenges." The original project began as a series of father-and-daughter activities in which one wrote and the other edited, or both wrote together. Eric's vision was, as he writes in his part of this foreword, to "show real-world applications of academic subject matter, using mystery as the vehicle," and Natalie's vision was to be able to figure out "everyday problems that could be solved using math." Together, their aim was to make math more accessible and enjoyable. As with the science volumes, these challenging problems open up both discoveries and potential for curious, inquisitive minds. And that these 40 pint-sized "mysteries"--covering Math at Home, Math Outside, Math at Play, and Math Every Day, and including a Science Bonus Section--are presented as encountered and solved by children themselves, actually make math both approachable and fun. As with the science volumes, the book design here is clear and the text is readable, without illustrations or clues to detract from each "mystery." The problems are presented in English on the left and Spanish on the right and generally headed by puns in each language to grab attention. The images--black-and-white photos and drawings--are appropriately reserved for the "solution" pages: those on each two-page spread are related to each other so young readers can intuit more than one connection between image and solution. Among my favorite brain-teasers is "Pancake Mix-Up," in which Meg has to figure out exactly how many single-serve packages of pancake mix to combine with milk, using several different kinds of measuring cups. All she had to do, she says, was to find the smallest number that was a multiple of both ounces of pancake mix and ounces marked on the measuring cups. As someone who's math-challenged, to say the least, my solution would have been to make scrambled eggs. But my hands-down favorite, probably because I was able to figure it out, is "Ice Cream, Anyone?" in which 21 energetic middle-school girls, celebrating the end of their field hockey season, visit Cora's Ice Cream Parlor and request that each them get two different flavors of ice cream--and that each get something different from anyone else. But Cora has only 12 flavors. Bachelet's colloquial Spanish translation reads well, and this layout of the mysteries and solutions enable hablantes, bilingual students, and English-only speakers to work in the language in which they're most proficient, and look to the other side for corresponding words, phrases, and idioms that particularly interest them. And his puns are hilarious; for instance, his version of "Pancake Mix-Up" is "Manos en la Masa." For those who don't know, the interpretation would be "caught you with your hands in the cookie jar," which, of course, has nothing to do with this math problem. I'm betting that it'll cause both hablantes and bilingual kids to laugh out loud. While it's obvious that the authors used great care in choosing the photos of both children and adults who represent a diversity of age, ethnicity, and gender, I would like to have seen a representation of children and adults with disabilities and the spectrum of family configurations as well. Also missing was a diversity of income levels. The problems feature predominantly middle- to upper-income families taking private golf lessons, staying at a dude ranch (in which they're required to take part in the daily chores), or figuring out which kind of new car to purchase. One problem that was particularly problematic for me was this one: Jada and Michelle's school was closed for a winter teacher training day, so their parents decided to take a day off from work to take the family skiing. They were glad to see when they got there that there were no lines at the chair lifts. With those suggested changes in mind, One Minute Mysteries: Short Mysteries You Solve with Math! / Misterios de un minuto: Misterios cortos que resuelves con matematicas! is engaging and fun for math nerds (and their parents, if permitted), as well as youngsters who could benefit from some time away from video games. It's recommended.--Beverly Slapin "De Colores, https: //decoloresreviews.blogspot.com/2017/07/one-minute-mysteries-short-mysteries.html "

Would you be able to measure the length of a soccer field using only a tape measure and a hula hoop? How about determining the height of a tall tree using a yardstick and a ball of string? (No fair climbing in the tree!) In "One Minute Mysteries: Short Mysteries You Solve with Math!," the father-daughter team of Eric and Natalie Yoder explains how to solve these and other problems using simple math and logic. "Math is the kind of thing that you think you're never going to use," writes Natalie, "but that's not true." Need to double a recipe for pancakes and all you've got is a 3/4-cup measuring cup? Want to make sure the tank you're buying is big enough for your pet iguana? As the Yoders show, these and other real-life situations that can easily be solved with a judicious application of numerical know-how. "Short Mysteries You Solve with Math!" is the second in the One Minute Mysteries series from Capitol Hill publisher Science, Naturally! Both the new book and its companion volume, "Short Mysteries You Solve with Science!," are bilingual, with each mystery and solution featuring a Spanish translation on its opposite page. Lively illustrations and kid-friendly stories make this book for children 10 to 14 an enjoyable way to learn. But wait, there's still more! Through August 15, if you buy two of Science, Naturally!'s award-winning science and math books, you'll get a third one free. Go to www.sciencenaturally.com and enter the code ROCKET at checkout.--Karen Lyon "Literary Hill, August 2017 "

Last year, I told you about One-Minute Mysteries, a new bilingual book series that was perfect for nurturing your kid's love of science. This year, I'm excited to share that a second book has been released focusing on MATH! Just in time for going back to school.: ) Short Mysteries You Solve with Math!/Misterio scortos que resuelves con matematicas! (aff) is an award-winning book for young mystery and math lovers. Each mystery takes exactly one minute to read and includes real-world connections to help develop your student's critical thinking skills. Inside this book, you'll find 40 different brain teasers that require your child to use their math skills to find the solutions. PLUS a bonus science section at the end. And the best part is that all of them are in English and Spanish, so you can choose which language you want to read. On the left page, you'll read an English one-page mystery, and on the right page, the same mystery is available in Spanish. Once you think you've solved the brain teaser, just turn the page to read the answer and see if you were right! And before you ask, yes, the Spanish is well done. Last time, I couldn't find any information on the translators, but this time, when I went to their website, I found that two translators were used for the book. The first, Yana Alfaro, is from Costa Rica with a Masters in English-Spanish Translation. And the second, Karen R. Geating, is a language services consultant born and raised in Puerto Rico. Bonus for public/private school teachers: All Science, Naturally books align with both the Common Core State Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards. And the content in these books also correlates directly with the math and science standards laid out by the Center for Education at the National Academies. Bilingual materials are still really hard to find, which makes this book is a treasure for homeschooling parents who are looking for ways to make learning fun, while nurturing their child's bilingualism. Dual language teachers will also enjoy using this book as a fun time filler with their classes. It is best suited for children ages 10 - 14. So if you are looking for a fun way to keep your kids' science skills sharp, this book is for you! Visit the publisher - Science Naturally - website to learn more about it, read some sample mysteries from the book, and place your order.--Monica Olivera "Mommy Maestra "

A collection of short, interactive mystery stories that each appear in English and Spanish, aimed at encouraging kids ages 10-14 to apply their math, language, and critical thinking skills to real-life situations. --