Franklin Watts. ISBN 9781445158211 £12.99
This book explores the world and the universe by looking at numbers and, at a time when numeracy is an important part of all subjects taught in schools, is a good addition to the classroom and school libraries. The book looks at popular topics such as rainforests, outer space, the animal kingdom and much more to show the universe and our world in numbers. This exciting book will, not only help environmental and geography studies, but will assist numeracy work for KS2 pupils. I would even suggest that some Year 7 and 8 pupils would also enjoy this as a good reference book.
Buried in this book are numbers which will surprise and engage all pupils. It is an education in itself giving a new perspective on the world we inhabit. This book offers children believable and remarkable numbers which can be described, explored, analysed and discussed. It is an interesting reference book and an intriguing addition to both schools and homes.
Paul Baker