Best Math Books
Unlock the secrets of mathematics with these celebrated math books. Whether for academic study or personal interest, this list encapsulates the most frequently endorsed titles by educators, mathematicians, and leading educational blogs.

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"Math Curse" is a playful yet relatable story about a girl who wakes up to a day where everything seems like a math problem. From getting ready for school to solving the mystery of why math is everywhere, this book offers a relatable and fun take on the subject. With humor and a relatable tone, "Math Curse" shows readers that even the toughest math problems can be conquered.
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This math adventure story follows Sir Cumference, Lady Di of Ameter, and their son Radius as they help King Arthur find a solution to the threat of war from a neighboring kingdom. With wordplay, puns, and problem solving, they create the perfect round table with the help of Geo of Metry, making math fun and accessible for everyone.
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Mathematical Mindsets
Unleashing Students' Potential through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching
Unlock the potential of every student in math! Mathematical Mindsets by Jo Boaler bridges the gap between research and practice, providing practical strategies for teachers and parents to show children that math is enjoyable and achievable. Boaler highlights the importance of a positive math mindset, sharing key findings from her research on math education. Revealing how the brain processes math learning, the book features practical activities that replace rote learning and gives advice on how schools and parents can improve math education for all. Empower your child to succeed in math with Mathematical Mindsets.
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Explore the fascinating world of polygons and shapes in this charming children's book. Follow a triangle as he seeks excitement and discovers the joys of being a quadrilateral. But when his insatiable hunger for angles leads to trouble, he learns a valuable lesson. With vivid illustrations and a special teaching section, this book is perfect for young learners.
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Master math skills in a fun and engaging way with this clever book! With rhyming couplets and visual clues, this book uses riddles and games to help kids learn to group numbers for quick counting. Written by a lifelong math lover, and featuring vibrant illustrations, this book is a winning addition to any child's bookshelf!
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"12 Ways to Get to 11" is a playful and imaginative counting adventure perfect for young readers. Join the search for missing number 11 as you discover creative ways to add up to eleven. From the magician's hat to the barnyard, this book will capture your child's attention with its witty and charming illustrations.
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This delightful book explores the concepts of area and perimeter through a family reunion where things don't go as planned. Mr. and Mrs. Comfort set up seating for 32 guests, but everyone has their own idea of where to sit, forcing the family to rearrange the table. Kids and adults alike will enjoy learning math concepts in a relatable and fun way. Perfect for grades 5-6, it's also a great addition to any family's bookshelf.
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"Ten Black Dots" by Donald Crews is a delightful picture book that introduces basic math concepts to children ages 4 to 6. Through a unique counting exercise, young readers will develop their visual learning skills, explore their creativity, and practice counting numbers. This award-winning classic is a perfect supplement for homeschooling or as an activity book for young children.
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Fermat's Enigma
The Epic Quest to Solve the World's Greatest Mathematical Problem
Unravel the mystery of Fermat's Last Theorem with this award-winning book, based on a PBS documentary. For over 350 years, mathematicians struggled to solve Fermat's challenge, but no one had succeeded. Follow the captivating story of those who devoted their lives to the quest for the proof, and learn how they sacrificed and saved for the sake of mathematics. This heartwarming and engaging tale will transform your perspective on math forever.
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Hannah FryA heartwarming tale about friendship and sharing, this beloved classic follows the delightful story of a family sharing homemade cookies with friends. Perfect for reading aloud, The Doorbell Rang also teaches young children basic math concepts. Named a Notable Book for Children by the American Library Association, this picture book is a must-have for any child's collection.
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The Boy Who Loved Math by Deborah Heiligman
The Joy of x by Steven Strogatz
One Hundred Hungry Ants by Elinor J Pinczes
A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nasar
What Is Mathematics? An Elementary Approach to Ideas and Methods by Richard Courant
Multiplying Menace by Pam Calvert
Fractions in Disguise by Edward Einhorn
Elevator Magic, Level 2 by Stuart J. Murphy
The Girl With a Mind for Math by Julia Finley Mosca
The Code Book by Simon Singh
Gödel, Escher, Bach by Douglas R. Hofstadter
Journey through Genius by William Dunham
One Grain Of Rice by Demi
Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst
Bedtime Math by Laura Overdeck
Anno's Counting Book Big Book by Mitsumasa Anno
Anno's Mysterious Multiplying Jar by Masaichiro Anno
Elementary and Middle School Mathematics by John A. van de Walle
The Lion's Share by Matthew McElligott
What's Math Got to Do with It? by Jo Boaler
Quack and Count by Keith Baker
How Much Is a Million? by David M Schwartz
Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
One Odd Day by Doris Fisher
Each Orange Had 8 Slices by Paul Giganti Jr.
The Mission of Addition by Brian P. Cleary
The Action of Subtraction by Brian P. Cleary
Sort it Out! by Barbara Mariconda
Counting Crocodiles by Judy Sierra
Place Value by David A. Adler
Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina
How Not to Be Wrong by Jordan Ellenberg
Prime Obsession by John Derbyshire
A Mathematician's Lament by Paul Lockhart
The Man Who Knew Infinity by Robert Kanigel
Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12 by Peter Liljedahl
The Music of the Primes by Marcus du Sautoy
Making Number Talks Matter by Cathy Humphreys
Two of Everything by Lily Toy Hong
What's Your Angle, Pythagoras? by Julie Ellis
Principles to Actions by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Penny Pot by Stuart J. Murphy
Math Fables by Greg Tang
Mouse Count by Ellen Stoll Walsh
365 Penguins by Jean-Luc Fromental
Make It Stick by Peter C. Brown
The Princeton Companion to Mathematics by Timothy Gowers
Calculus Made Easy by Silvanus P. Thompson
Official SAT Study Guide 2020 Edition by The College Board
Inch by Inch by Leo Lionni
Linear Algebra Done Right by Sheldon Axler
PWN the SAT by Mike McClenathan
Mathematics for Human Flourishing by Francis Su
Full House by Dayle Ann Dodds
Tally O'Malley by Stuart J. Murphy
Equal Shmequal by Virginia Kroll
A Place for Zero by Angeline Sparagna Lopresti
The Best Of Times by Gregory Tang
Even Steven and Odd Todd, Level 3 by Kathryn Cristaldi
Amanda Bean's Amazing Dream by Cindy Neuschwander
The Four Pillars of Geometry by John Stillwell
A Mathematician's Apology by G. H. Hardy
On a Beam of Light by Jennifer Berne
Pigs Will Be Pigs by Amy Axelrod
My Even Day by Doris Fisher
The Number Devil by Hans Magnus Enzensberger
Balancing Act by Ellen Stoll Walsh
The Great Graph Contest by Loreen Leedy
Flatland by Edwin A. Abbott
Just a Little Bit by Ann Tompert
Triangle by Mac Barnett
A Hundred Billion Trillion Stars by Seth Fishman
Visible Learning for Mathematics, Grades K-12 by John Hattie
Mouse Shapes by Ellen Stoll Walsh
How Do Dinosaurs Count to Ten by Jane Yolen
Mission by Loreen Leedy
Mindset by Carol S. Dweck
Infinite Powers by Steven Strogatz
Introduction to Algorithms by Thomas H. Cormen
One by Kathryn Otoshi
Ten Apples Up On Top! by Theo. Lesieg
Number Talks by Sherry Parrish
Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson
Humble Pi by Matt Parker
The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa
Start with Why by Simon Sinek
Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
The Power of Moments by Chip Heath
SAT Math Prep by Kaplan Test Prep
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie, Robert Petkoff, Donna Dale Carnegie, Simon & Schuster Audio







