These Math Books Will Set Your Child Up for Academic Success

Learning math isn’t just about numbers! it also improves your child’s critical thinking and problem-solving skills — qualities that’ll set them up for success for years to come. 

The math books in this book list will encourage your child to learn more about STEM concepts and take interest in engineering and technology. From board books to interactive workbooks, there are plenty of options for every age. 

Early Math Books

Want to show your little one just how much you love them? Count their fingers and toes with Count to Love!, a sweet board book that celebrates the warm and fuzzy feelings of having an irresistibly snuggly mini-me.

As your child gets older, they can dig into STEM activity books. There’s Little Skill Seekers: Early Math, a workbook filled with counting activities and math problems to help young kids establish a strong foundation for their analytical skills.

Intermediate Math Books

Children who have moved on from recognizing numbers can benefit from these books that teach more advanced arithmetic and geometry. Real World Math: Buildings, featuring photographs of modern architecture, is a great way for your kid to explore the real-world application of math, such as addition and subtraction, measuring, and simple geometry. 

There’s also 40 Fabulous Math Mysteries Kids Can't Resist — a fun, educational book that makes learning feel like playing. The humorous math riddles are bound to capture and entertain your child as they sharpen their problem-solving skills. 

Interactive Math Books

Calling all budding engineers — Build This Book is an awesome way for older kids (ages 8-12) to get hands-on experience with applying their math and science skills. For example, your builder can get crafty with the included kits of rivets, discs, and other materials.

Each page turns into a workshop, in which your child can learn and build all sorts of things — like levers and pulleys. Interactive books, like this one, will encourage your child to keep practicing math and give them tremendous satisfaction and motivation when they finish building something! 

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