Danica McKellar on tour for book "Math Doesn't Suck"
September 15, 2008 07:30PM
Warwick's, 7812 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA, The United States
<P> <font face="arial narrow" size="3" color="...more <P> <font face="arial narrow" size="3" color="000099"> Actor/author <B>Danica McKellar</b> returns to Warwick's on Monday, September 15 at 7:30pm for a discussion & signing of her new book <I>Kiss My Math: Showing Pre-Algebra Who's Boss</I>.<br>With <I>Math Doesn't Suck</I>, actress and math genius Danica McKellar made waves nationwide, challenging the "math nerd" stereotype and giving students the tools to ace tests and homework in her unique just-us-girls style. Now, in <I>Kiss My Math</I>, Danica empowers a new crop of girls, taking on the next level in the math curriculum: Pre-algebra. Stepping up not only the math but also the sass and style, <I>Kiss My Math</I> will help mathphobic teenagers everywhere chill out and finally get negative numbers, variables, absolute values, exponents, graphing, and more concepts essential for algebra and beyond. <P><font face="arial narrow" size="3" color="000099">Each chapter features: <BR>Easy to follow, step-by-step instruction <br>Time-saving tips and tricks for homework and tests <br>Illuminating practice problems with detailed solutions <br>Real-world examples that teens can relate to! <br>True stories from Danica's own life as a math student and actress <br><I>Kiss My Math</I> also includes a unique "Math Test Survival Guide" to help students conquer jitters and excel at test-takinga skill unto its own. Plus, fun extras inspired by today's teen magazinesincluding personality quizzes, reader polls, and real-life testimonialsultimately revealing why pre-algebra is easier, more relevant, and more glamorous than readers think. With Danica as personal tutor and coach, girls everywhere can stop dreading pre-algebra and watch their scores rise! (less)
Danica McKellar on tour for the book "Math Doesn't Suck"
Author appearance,
July 15, 2009 07:00PM
Barnes & Noble, 7881 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach, CA, The United States
See Danica McKellar on tour promoting the book "Math Doesn't Suck"