The Adventures of Penrose the Mathematical Cat - by Theoni Pappas (Paperback)

About the Book

Penrose, a cat with a knack for math, takes children on an adventurous tour of mathematical concepts from fractals to infinity. When the fractal dragon jumps off the computer screen and threatens to grow larger than the room itself, Penrose must find out if fractal patterns can work in reverse, getting smaller instead of larger.

Book Synopsis

Penrose, a cat with a knack for math, takes children on an adventurous tour of mathematical concepts from fractals to infinity.

Review Quotes

1. "...students will find the stories interesting and will be challengedby the suggested activities and questions. ...useful as motivationalstories...and extensions of their lesson. This book will help teachersdevelop a better understanding of skills and concepts and tomotivate students to really like mathematics."-- NCTM magazine (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics)
2. "Pappas' books have been gold mines of mathematical entertainment for me ...spreading such inspirational and mathematical good cheer." --Jon Scieszka, author of Math Curse, The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, and The Stinky Cheese Man.