Business Math

by Rae Simons

Published 1 September 2013
Have you ever thought about starting a business? Even if you just babysit . . . or mow lawns . . . or sell homemade jewelry at craft fairs, you'll need to know some basic math to help you keep track of your expenses and earnings. Businesses need math. Learn what you'll need to know to make money. Who knows where it might lead you!

Fashion Math

by Rae Simons

Published 1 September 2013
People who make clothes need to get their numbers right. From the length of fabric to the size of a pair of jeans, math plays an important role in the fashion industry. In Fashion Math, you'll learn some of the ways the math you learn in the classroom is important on the catwalk. You may even want to use that math to try your hand at making your own clothes!

Sports Math

by Rae Simons

Published 1 September 2013
The speed of a pitch, the number of points scored, the time left on the clock . . . math is everywhere in the world of sports. Learn about the numbers and statistics behind sports like baseball, basketball, and football—and you'll find you understand the sports you love even better. In Sports Math, you'll discover that the math you learn in the classroom is just as important on the soccer field and basketball court.