Marco did okay in math. He could follow the complex blueprints provided to him, navigate the steps, and arrive at the answers that earned him a shiny grade near the front of the alphabet. That is, until middle school. As new and confusing letters started creeping into every question, Marco developed a problem.
When a new figure "pops" into his life, he is introduced to a fantastical world where numbers rule, where they live together in villages, engage in duels, build stadiums and cheer for their favorite team as players are flung through the air. Marco's imagination runs wild as he develops new powers and hungers for more.
But everything is not as it seems. Join Marco, his annoying little sister Maggie, and his best friends Oliver and Liam (a math whiz and a conspiracy nut), as they discover this magical world is more real than they ever could have dreamt.
Get to know the Numberfolk in this exciting exploration of Prealgebra.
Product Information
368 pages
300+ practice problems and solutions
Online Companion Program
PreAlgebra
Embark on a magical adventure through storytelling
Ages 9+
What's Covered?
The History of Numberville is a highly acclaimed approach to learning mathematics. It isn't a textbook – but readers will learn more than a full year's worth of mathematics as they dive head first into this entertaining world of numbers. Filled with relatable characters, laugh-out-loud moments, and an exciting storyline, the mathematical content is presented through understandable analogies, imaginative descriptions, and creative situations, making middle school topics more accessible and understandable than ever!
Numberville is great for all students. It is a perfect option for advanced learners who aren't ready for higher-level texts yet seeking captivating and challenging content to students who don't see themselves as "math kids" and need a new perspective that gives numbers a whole new light. Don't miss out on this innovative, original, and creative take on education, named the 2024 winner in Children's Education by the Independent Press Award.
Marco the Great and the History of Numberville is a thrilling adventure through Prealgebra. After being labeled as "not a math kid," Marco is thrust into an amazing world where numbers are like people and he must learn to control and thwart them to protect the ones he loves. In this preview, the author reads a passage from Chapter 5. It highlights the approachable way concepts are introduced and the strong problem-solving perspective the novel encourages. Rather than memorize formulas and procedures, Marco figures it out by making sense of this new topic in a way that is both fun and memorable. We also get a sneak peek into the wonderfully relatable characters who drive the story forward.
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Join the author as she reads a selected passage from Marco the Great and the History of Numberville.
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