Houghton Mifflin Mathematics: Level 5, Student Edition
Grade 5-10-- An excellent book in every way. The mathematical principles are enrichment-level concepts, clearly explained with text and illustration. Adler introduces ancient number theory principles and formulas on the most modern of inventions, the home computer; students will move ahead quickly with his carefully laid computer programming foundation. The illustrations are crucial to the concise text, with flow charts, tables, checker arrangements, and geometric figures. It's a simple book, and that's its beauty. Younger children will enjoy the large format, and those who have access to computers will find their knowledge of them extended with instruction in a little Basic programming while conveying fascinating number facts. Books like this nurture children, and it should be considered in spite of its limited appeal. --Kathleen Riley, Hilltop Elementary School, Beachwood, OHCopyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an alternateHardcoveredition.