University of Alaska Fairbanks mathematician John Gimbel reviews three books that explore mathematical concepts for younger readers: The Rabbit Problem; The Cat in Numberland and The Boy Who Loved Math.
Three Books Explore Math for Young Readers
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John Gimbel