Calculus for Babies (Baby University)

by Chris Ferrie

[annieb123]

Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.

Calculus for Babies is an adorable STEM book for babies and their grownups and part of the Baby University series by Chris Ferrie. Due out 2nd July from Sourcebooks Kids, it's 24 pages and will be available in board book and ebook formats. 

These books simplify relatively complex concepts from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics so that anyone can understand them. In this short and very simply illustrated board book, the author takes readers through a simple exercise to prove that the surface area of a ball is exactly four times the area of its projection (the author uses "shadow" in the book). 

The idea is to demystify these subjects and give even the smallest kids and babies a fun introduction to -learning- showing that it doesn't have to be a slog, or tiring, or even difficult or intimidating. Will this turn your kid into a prodigy? No, but the *time* spent enjoying learning together will certainly potentially make positive connections and a more open mind toward learning science and mathematics in future. It's never too early.

Five stars. Super (SUPER) simple, fun concepts to read with the small humans. It would be an excellent choice for public or school library acquisition, home use, or gift giving.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.