Book Review of The Math Kids: An Artificial Test
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The Math Kids: An Artificial Test
Written by David Cole
Illustrated by Shannon O’Toole
Ages: 9-12 | 190 Pages
Publisher: Common Deer Press (2023) | ISBN-13: 9781988761763
What to Expect: Math, Travel, Terrorism, Friendship, Machine Learning
The eighth book in the successful Math Kids middle-school series, An Artificial Test, takes readers to the next level of math adventure by introducing machine learning and its real-world applications for criminal investigation.
Fifth grade was an exhausting school year for the Math kids—what with burglars, lost gold, kidnappers, and the launching of Justin and Catherine’s dads’ new company, G-Knot; the Math Kids have been working hard for months. Now they’re on their way to London for the demonstration of G-Knot’s prototype software, and this holiday will be anything but relaxing. From exploring and sightseeing, they quickly get drawn into adventure again when a mysterious online message board entangles them in a terrorism investigation. If they don’t want their vacation cut short, they will need their most advanced math skills yet!
As always in this series, the story is fast-paced and exciting, combining intrigue and mystery with all the relationships and emotional drama that come with middle-school friendships. Readers will stretch their skills with real math puzzles embedded in the narrative while the characters model problem-solving, growth mindset, and emotional intelligence for them. The story also weaves in the history and culture of London, providing yet another educational facet.
The Math Kids: An Artificial Test is another excellent story from this multifaceted series.
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About the Author
David Cole has been interested in math since he was a very young boy. He pursued degrees in math and computer science and has shared this love of math at many levels, including teaching at the college level, coaching elementary math teams, and running a summer math camp. He also has a love of writing and has written a number of plays that have been performed. The Math Kids was born of a desire to combine his interests and exercise both sides of his brain at the same time. Find him on his website or on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
About the Illustrator
Shannon O’Toole has been illustrating children’s books since 2018. Originally a figurative painter, Shannon has been exploring new ways to tell stories through her art. Her artistic practices are inspired by the many unique characters and people in her life. In addition to her work in children’s books, Shannon is an elementary school teacher. When she is not painting, she can be found drinking coffee, watching classic movies and exploring new recipes in her kitchen. Shannon lives and works outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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