John Bigwood

The Mathsketeers – A Multiplication Mystery

A Key Stage 2 Home Learning Resource

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Imprint: Buster Books

Publication date: 07/07/2022

ISBN: 9781780557465

Age: 7-9 years

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Activity & Puzzles

Binding: Paperback

Size: 297 x 210 mm

Extent: 32 pages

Illustration: Colour

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

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Summary:

The Mathsketeers are embroiled in a tricky Multiplication Mystery. They've been summoned to London, where the city's 'watchmice' are worried about a gang of cats that are up to no good. Help the swashbuckling mice as they follow the trail of multiplication and times-tables maths puzzles.

It's up to the reader to join the adventure. From the Isle of Dogs and the Queen's House in Greenwich to the Mouses of Parliament, follow the narrative and work out the answer to each fiendish problem. There are lots of multiplication and times-tables activities that will test children's numeracy skills, answers to fill in, as well as helpful tips and tricks to learn along the way.

Maths content includes:

- Introduction to simple multiplication and times tables, gradually increasing in scope and difficulty

- Multiplying money and trickier numbers, introducing primes and more

Get ready for a swashbuckling maths adventure.

Sales points:

  • A maths resource with core skills from the Key Stage 2 curriculum. Starting with simpler maths for 7–8 year olds, the title will increase in difficulty, to consolidate the maths skills of confident 9-year-olds

  • A fun narrative running through the entire book. Children can follow the Mathsketeers' journey from protectors of the king to maths heroes

  • Characterful and fun colour illustrations throughout the title

About the Author:

John Bigwood

John Bigwood is an illustrator and graphic designer based in London. He has worked across a range of books for children and adults, such as the best-selling Sherlock Bones series and How to Draw People for the Artistically Anxious.

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