Author Profile
Danica McKellar
10 Books
Danica McKellar is a prominent actress and mathematician who has authored numerous bestselling educational books. She is well known for her engaging math books aimed at middle schoolers, such as 'Math Doesn't Suck,' as well as entertaining picture books like 'Ten Magic Butterflies.' Her work focuses on making mathematics accessible and fun for children and young adults.
Get ready to flutter into a magical night where learning numbers is as easy as a wave of a wand! Join ten friendly flowers who are about to experience the most exciting transformation ever. With a little bit of magic, these beautiful blooms turn into colorful butterflies right before your eyes. But this is not just a fairy tale. As you watch the flowers take flight, you will discover all the different ways to group numbers together to make ten. You can count along with the butterflies and even spot an adorable caterpillar who dreams of joining them in the sky. It is a brilliant way to explore early addition while enjoying an enchanting story. Your journey into the secret world of math starts here!
6-8 Years
22 Pages
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Moxie Jo loves having the most of everything, but she is about to learn that sometimes less really is more! When Moxie discovers a magical stick with the power to double anything it touches, she thinks all her dreams have come true. Naturally, she uses it to double her cute puppies. But when the magic button gets stuck, the puppies keep doubling and doubling until her whole world is filled with playful, energetic dogs causing total chaos. You will laugh out loud as Moxie tries to get control of the wild puppy stampede. Along the way, you will learn the amazing mathematical power of doubling numbers. It is a hilarious adventure that shows how quickly numbers can grow while teaching a gentle lesson about being thankful for exactly what you have.
6-8 Years
41 Pages
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How to Survive Middle School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail
By:
Danica McKellar
Step into middle school math class with total confidence and leave your math worries behind! If you have ever felt confused by fractions, decimals, or percentages, this empowering guide is here to change everything. You do not have to be a stereotypical math genius to get great grades and feel smart. Through fun personality quizzes, relatable stories, and step by step lessons, you will discover that math is actually cool, glamorous, and totally understandable. You will learn how to tackle tricky problems using real life examples that actually make sense, from shopping discounts to sharing pizzas with friends. Say goodbye to math anxiety and hello to higher test scores. It is time to unlock your inner brilliance and prove that you have exactly what it takes to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
337 Pages
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Do you dare open a book that tells you to stay away? If you take the risk, you will find out that learning addition and subtraction is actually a massive amount of fun! Prepare to giggle your way through silly lessons filled with tasty turkey sandwiches, fluffy kittens, rolling googly eyes, and sweet muffins. This is not your average, boring school workbook. Instead, it is a hilarious adventure designed to make numbers make total sense. You will discover clever tricks and easy to remember techniques that take the fear out of math and replace it with total confidence. Whether you are learning these concepts for the very first time or just need a fresh way to understand them, you will realize that solving math problems can be a blast. Go ahead and open it up!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
161 Pages
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Turn an ordinary evening routine into a splashing good time where numbers float right along with the bubbles! Join one very messy baby as they get ready to wash off the dirt of the day. You can count along with two busy feet, three playful friends, four quacking ducks, and five shiny bubbles. It is a squeaky clean adventure that shows you how math is hidden everywhere in your house. As you read about this wild and wet bathtub ritual, you will learn the secret trick of counting on. That means when you add one more thing to the tub, you just say the very next number. It is a clever, sneaky way to practice your early addition skills while enjoying a funny story about getting clean. Grab your towel and dive in!
6-8 Years
11 Pages
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Climb aboard the most exciting contraption ever built and travel through the wild world of multiplication! If you have ever felt frustrated trying to memorize your times tables, Mr. Mouse and Ms. Squirrel are here to save the day. Together, you will embark on a lively adventure full of colorful stories, silly rhymes, and clever tricks that make multiplication and division totally understandable. You will uncover the hidden rules of numbers that suddenly make the hardest math problems feel like a fun game. Say goodbye to boring flashcards and stressful homework tears. With these friendly animal guides by your side, you will zero out your math worries and discover that learning your times tables can actually be a blast. Get ready to power up the machine and watch your math skills soar!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
233 Pages
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Algebra does not have to be a terrifying mystery filled with confusing letters and impossible equations. It is time to step into your power and crush your high school math class with total confidence! This stylish and sassy guide breaks down the hardest topics, from polynomials and square roots to quadratic equations and tricky word problems. You will find step by step solutions, real world examples that actually make sense, and awesome time saving tricks to use on your next big test. Beyond the numbers, you will also discover fun personality quizzes, reader polls, and relatable stories about high school life and crushing on boys. It is like having a brilliant, supportive older sister sitting right next to you, proving that you can be fabulous, fierce, and a total math genius all at the same time.
13-18 Years
433 Pages
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Say goodbye to the idea that you cannot be fabulous and amazing at geometry at the very same time! If you are staring at shapes, proofs, and theorems feeling totally lost, this smart and stylish guide is exactly what you need. You will discover how to take the driver seat in your high school math class and confidently master everything from congruent triangles to tricky circles. Packed with relatable real world examples, clear step by step practice problems, and incredibly helpful time saving tricks, this book makes complicated geometry feel totally doable. If you ever get stuck on a frustrating homework problem, the special troubleshooting guide will rescue you in seconds. Along with empowering advice and fun quizzes, you will learn how to boost your test scores, raise your hand with confidence, and truly shine.
13-18 Years
433 Pages
N/A
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Snuggle up under the blankets and get ready to say goodnight to the entire counting world! Before you drift off to sleep, take a peaceful journey through a cozy home and discover all the wonderful numbers hiding in plain sight. You will spot one soft bed, two matching shoes, three wheels on a little tricycle, and four paws on a sleepy cat. As you relax and wind down from a busy day, you will learn to connect the objects around you with the early building blocks of math. This sweet and soothing bedtime routine proves that numbers are not just for the classroom, they are a beautiful part of everyday life. It is the perfect way to share cuddles, build early math confidence, and gently count your way to the sweetest dreams.
6-8 Years
33 Pages
N/A
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Prepare to conquer pre-algebra with serious style and leave your math anxiety in the dust! Moving up into harder middle school and high school math can feel totally overwhelming, but you do not have to do it alone. This incredibly fun and sassy guide is here to help you finally understand tricky concepts like negative numbers, absolute values, variables, and exponents. Instead of boring textbook lectures, you will learn through clear instructions, clever memory tricks, and totally relatable life stories. You can even take a break with fun personality quizzes and reader polls along the way. You will discover that understanding pre-algebra is actually a lot easier, and way more glamorous, than you ever thought possible. Step into your math class feeling cool, completely prepared, and ready to show those numbers who is boss!
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
353 Pages
N/A
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