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Cover of Math Detectives, 12 math mysteries, Fun math puzzles book for kids 8-11. Vol. 2. Fun math worksheets & C.S.I. math myst...

Math Detectives, 12 math mysteries, Fun math puzzles book for kids 8-11. Vol. 2. Fun math worksheets & C.S.I. math myst...

by Christopher Pedley

Book Details

Publisher:Comparison To Other Math Puzzle Books
Published:2021-03-03
Pages:78
Format:paperback
Language:English

Reading Info

Age Range:4-10

About This Book

This Math Mysteries Books For Kids tells a story about Felix, Gertie, Stanley, and Charlotte. They are a bright group of sixth-graders who become interested in forming a detective agency. Using Felix's treehouse as a base of operations, Felix attempts to find out who is stealing his food from the kitchen by using his binoculars. When Charlotte brings a police scanner up to the house, they hear about an armed robbery at the local jewelry store. The budding detectives rush to the scene. They disco

Our Review

This engaging math mystery introduces four clever sixth-graders who transform a treehouse into their detective headquarters, blending problem-solving adventures with practical math applications. Young readers follow Felix as he uses mathematical reasoning to investigate disappearing snacks, then join the entire team as they race to solve an armed robbery case using deductive skills and numerical clues. The story naturally integrates mathematical thinking into detective work, showing how patterns, sequences, and logical deduction can crack real cases. Children will appreciate how the characters use math as their superpower rather than treating it as abstract classroom exercises.

What sets this mathematical adventure apart is how it makes numerical reasoning feel essential and exciting within the context of genuine mystery-solving. The multi-layered plotโ€”from the personal mystery of stolen food to the high-stakes jewelry robberyโ€”keeps readers engaged while demonstrating different applications of mathematical thinking. This approach particularly benefits children who enjoy puzzles and detective stories but might not naturally gravitate toward math workbooks. The combination of relatable characters, escalating mysteries, and embedded mathematical challenges creates an immersive reading experience that builds both critical thinking skills and number confidence.

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