How to be Good at Maths by Carol Vorderman - Simplest-Ever Visual Guide - Ages 6-9 - Hardcover

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780241185988
Publisher: DK Children
Age Range: Ages 6-9 (Grades 1-4)

Overview
How to be Good at Maths is a comprehensive, visual guide designed to turn math anxiety into math confidence for primary school children. Written by Carol Vorderman, this hardcover reference breaks down numbers, fractions, decimals, shapes, and measurements into clear, step-by-step sequences supported by bright, engaging graphics. Rather than drilling through dry worksheets, kids explore real-world examples that make abstract concepts click. It's a trusted resource for homeschooling parents, classroom teachers, and curious kids who want extra support outside of school hours.

About the Book
How to be Good at Maths takes the mystery out of numbers by walking young learners through every major primary math topic in one place: counting and place value, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, fractions, decimals and percentages, measurement, geometry, data handling, and early algebra. Each topic is presented across colorful, uncluttered spreads that pair short explanations with diagrams, so kids can see exactly how a calculation works rather than just memorizing a rule. Quirky real-life facts - like how many times we blink in a year - keep the pages entertaining while reinforcing the math skill being taught. The book also uses everyday objects, such as pizza slices for fractions, to anchor tricky ideas in something kids already understand. Structured to build steadily from simple number sense through to more advanced primary-level topics, it works equally well as a cover-to-cover course or a dip-in reference when a specific concept needs extra reinforcement. Parents who feel rusty on "new" math methods will appreciate the clear visual breakdowns just as much as their children do. At 320 pages, there's substantial content here, making it a long-lasting resource that can be revisited across multiple school years rather than a book kids outgrow in a single term. It's especially useful heading into test season, during school breaks when skills can slip, or as a steady year-round supplement to classroom learning.

Key Benefits

• Covers the full range of primary math topics in one 320-page hardcover volume
• Visual, step-by-step layout makes abstract concepts like fractions and decimals easy to grasp
• Written by trusted math educator and TV personality Carol Vorderman
• Great for homeschooling, classroom support, or independent practice at home
• Durable hardcover format designed to withstand years of regular use
• Engaging real-world facts and examples keep kids interested while they learn

About the Author
Carol Vorderman is a British television presenter, author, and mathematician widely known for her long-running role on the UK quiz show Countdown, where her rapid mental math skills made her a household name. Beyond broadcasting, she has written numerous bestselling educational books for children, focusing on making math approachable and fun for young learners. Her "How to be Good at" series pairs her math expertise with DK's signature highly visual, accessible design, resulting in books that are used by parents, teachers, and students around the world to build confidence in core subjects.

Why You'll Love This Book
Clear visuals, bite-sized lessons, and a confidence-building structure make this a go-to pick for back-to-school prep, holiday break catch-up, or a thoughtful birthday gift for a young learner. It turns "I'm bad at math" into "I've got this" - one colorful page at a time.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.