false 1271823 1594630399 9781594630392 125 53 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1182406064m/1271823.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1271823.Math_Doesn_t_Suck_How_to_Survive_Middle_School_Math_Without_Losing_Your_Mind_or_Breaking_a_Nail 612434 Danica McKellar 171 77 4 1 false Fri Jan 18 13:55:11 -0800 2008 Fri Jan 18 14:32:21 -0800 2008
McKellar draws girls in with the usual, then she actually talks about some worthwhile things without sounding preachy, but like a friend. Sure she pushes the "smart is sexy, and you want to be sexy, right?" - but isn't it? But she also talks about what studying math can do for your own health and happiness. And her math is clear and fun, with relevant, up-to-date examples - it's playful and that's good for anyone learning math.

The horoscopes do irk me, but hopefully, if this book works, it's readers will develop a sense of logic and reason and eventually come to realize that horoscopes are a load of unfounded crap. Hopefully they'll even develop a sense of self without being told who they are.

Overall, I think this is a great book that could get and keep a lot of girls out there interested in math. I'm happy to see that all 20 out of 27 copies at 4 surrounding library systems are currently checked out.]]>