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Philosophy Graphic Novel Wins Award!
We’re thrilled to announce that our new interactive philosophy graphic novel by Ingrid Klass, “Who Are You Times Two,” has just won a prestigious Mom’s Choice Award! In addition, Ingrid is guiding students through the novel in two different online courses, so there are multiple ways to take advantage of the wisdom within this special book!
Big Award News!
We’re honored to share that, for the second year in a row, a book in Robert Black’s Mathematical Lives series has won a spot for the 2022 Best STEM Books list! Congratulations to Bob for his award-winning “Edward Lorenz and the Chaotic Butterflies”!
How Math Changed the World
Throughout the course of human history, we have changed our relationship to numbers, and that change has affected our understanding of everything else. However, it is not math but mathematicians—individuals working at the edges of our knowledge—who have pushed us forward into the future.
Social-Emotional Resources for Kids
We offer books for children who need some help finding calm in a hectic world, especially with the start of the school year. We’ve even got a new Mindfulness Pack of books for youngsters!
Michael Clay Thompson Discusses the Poodle Books in a Helpful New Video
Sometimes we get questions about the best way to use Michael Clay Thompson’s Poodle books, so we’ve produced a new video of Michael discussing his intent for the entire Poodle project and his recommendations for the most effective way of implementing the books with children.
MCT Wins Multiple Homeschooling Awards!
The MCT language arts curriculum is an award-winning curriculum no matter which way you choose to use it: in traditional in-person lessons at home or school or in live online classes taught by Michael himself. Thanks to everyone who voted to award Michael these prestigious honors once again!
Author Spotlight: Robert Black
Author Robert Black’s three historical novels were all reissued in 2022, but Mr. Black is also the author of our award-winning mathematician biography series Mathematical Lives and the mathematical fiction series Mathematical Nights. Learn a little more about this multi-talented author in our fun interview with him!
Why Is My Gifted Child Bringing Home F’s?
It can be frustrating to adults when gifted children, who have so much talent and ability, underachieve academically. One reason is a fear of failure, and this book excerpt from “The Essential Guidebook for Parents of Gifted Children” explains why this perplexing and discouraging phenomenon can happen—and, more importantly, how to change it.
Different Approaches to Math for Different Kids
We believe that any lesson can be enjoyable if it’s served up in the right package. That’s why we offer so many different approaches to math. From picture books to novels to online courses, every child can find a way to fall in love with math.
10 Fascinating Facts about Famous Mathematicians
When you think about mathematicians, you might imagine that they live boring lives churning out calculations, but you’d be wrong. In this article, author Robert Black presents some strange and little-known facts from the lives of ten famous mathematicians.
Royal Fireworks Math Book Wins Award!
We’re proud to announce that Robert Black’s mathematical biography “Benoit Mandelbrot: Reshaping the World” has been selected for the 2022 Best STEM Books list! The selection is a joint project of the National Science Teaching Association and the Children’s Book Council.
6 Surprising Mathematical Back Stories
Have you ever wondered where mathematicians get their ideas? New mathematical breakthroughs can have some surprising origins. Here are six fascinating mathematical back stories.
Royal Fireworks Honored with Global Homeschool Award!
We’re thrilled to announce that we have been honored for the third consecutive year with the 2022 Best Homeschool Curriculum and Resources Award by howtohomeschool.net!
Poodle Knows Poetry Wins Prestigious Award!
Michael Clay Thompson has done it again! The third installment of the Poodle series, “Poodle Knows Poetry,” has been named among the best in family-friendly media, products, and services by the prestigious Mom’s Choice Awards.