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Kids of Einstein Elementary #2
Titanic Cat
Math to the rescue! -- in an exciting new adventure series (a la Magic Treehouse) where kids come up with creative math solutions to get themselves out of jeopardy!
Steffi, Kenny, and Jose (and the time-traveling port-a-john) are back in this fun-filled mathematical adventure!
Steffi, Kenny, and Jose (and the time-traveling port-a-john) are back in this fun-filled mathematical adventure!
- GenresChildrens
64 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 30, 2004
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About the author
Leonard Mlodinow
16 books1,212 followersLeonard Mlodinow is an American theoretical physicist and mathematician, screenwriter and author. In physics, he is known for his work on the large N expansion, a method of approximating the spectrum of atoms based on the consideration of an infinite-dimensional version of the problem, and for his work on the quantum theory of light inside dielectrics.
He has also written books for the general public, five of which have been New York Times best-sellers, including The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives, which was chosen as a New York Times notable book, and short-listed for the Royal Society Science Book Prize; The Grand Design, co-authored with Stephen Hawking, which argues that invoking God is not necessary to explain the origins of the universe; War of the Worldviews, co-authored with Deepak Chopra; and Subliminal: How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior, which won the 2013 PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award. He also makes public lectures and media appearances on programs including Morning Joe and Through the Wormhole, and debated Deepak Chopra on ABC's Nightline.
He has also written books for the general public, five of which have been New York Times best-sellers, including The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives, which was chosen as a New York Times notable book, and short-listed for the Royal Society Science Book Prize; The Grand Design, co-authored with Stephen Hawking, which argues that invoking God is not necessary to explain the origins of the universe; War of the Worldviews, co-authored with Deepak Chopra; and Subliminal: How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior, which won the 2013 PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award. He also makes public lectures and media appearances on programs including Morning Joe and Through the Wormhole, and debated Deepak Chopra on ABC's Nightline.
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May 3, 2022
This second adventure in The Kids Of Einstein Elementary time-travel series takes place on the day the Titanic sinks in 1912. Kenny, Jose, and Steffi plan to return to visit baby dinosaur Sammy from their first adventure, but don't notice the controls in the time machine have been changed until it is too late. On board the Titanic they meet Emma and warn her that the ship will sink that night. Emma and her mother must get on a lifeboat fast. But Emma won't go until she can find her kitten Mittens first. Can the children help find the hiding kitten and still return to their time machine before the ship sinks? Children in the early elementary grades will enjoy this page-turner. Black and white illustrations accompany the text. Also includes explanations for mathematical concepts including probability, combination locks, odds, fair games, and timing. Kids in grades 2 and 3 will be able to read this themselves, while younger children will enjoy having it read aloud.
March 21, 2011
Reviewed by Belle (mom):
This chapter book was a pleasant surprise because it also taught math concepts throughout. The theme of the book (the sinking of the Titanic) was more mature, and probably was a little over Dylan's head, but he enjoyed the description of the game of odds played in the book, and why it was unfair even though outwardly it appeared fair.
This chapter book was a pleasant surprise because it also taught math concepts throughout. The theme of the book (the sinking of the Titanic) was more mature, and probably was a little over Dylan's head, but he enjoyed the description of the game of odds played in the book, and why it was unfair even though outwardly it appeared fair.
July 14, 2014
Abby says:I thought that it was okay but it could do better.
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