More Murderous Maths

The Knowledge

by Kjartan Poskitt, Philip Reeve (Illustrator)

Find out how to escape the evil clutches of Professor Fiendish, why maths could save us from the destruction of life on Earth, and meet Pythagoras, who got so upset about maths that he murdered someone. Plus, One Finger Jimmy and the rest of the gang are here to show how dangerous maths can be.

Genres: Nonfiction, Science, Mathematics, Childrens

160 pages, Paperback

First published September 18, 1998

About the author

Kjartan Poskitt is an author and TV presenter who is best known for writing the Murderous Maths children's series of books. Poskitt was educated at Collingwood College, Durham. In addition to his popular science and maths books, which include books on Isaac Newton (Dead Famous: Isaac Newton and his Apple), puzzles, practical jokes and secred codes, Poskitt has written a book of magical tricks, a GCSE Maths support book and four Rosie and Jim annuals. In 2007, Poskit published the first in a new series of children's novels called Urgum the Axeman.

He also wrote the theme tune for the children's art program SMart, as well as the title theme and music for the first two series of Brum. He is also the creator of a logic puzzle, Kjarposko.

He has been a presenter for a number of (mostly BBC) educational children's TV shows.

Reviews

[♥ AnisLaRateDeBibliothèque ツ ♥]

Turns boring Maths to fun Maths. I recommend it to all of you. I borrowed this for exam study. It worked well on me I guess. :D

[Eloise Vanbrabant]

Quite interesting with many fun and random facts along with experiments and even magic tricks to try that are to do with maths!

[Robbie]

Good if you want a laugh and mildly educational

[Aaron Wong]

Interesting stories for area & perimeter.

[Belle Meade School]

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