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MUMMY MATH: AN ADVENTURE IN GEOMETRY
​Author: Cindy Neuschwander 
​Illustrator: Bryan Langdo  ​

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Number of pages: 29
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company (USA)
First published in: 2005
Format: Picturebook

Is the mathematical focus explicit in the story? Yes
Is this story part of a mathematics story series? Yes (Matt and Bibi Math Adventure)
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Preview and/or purchase this book on the Amazon websites: UK, USA, AUS, IND, CAN​

Synopsis by the author/publisher
The Zills family is summoned to Egypt to help find the hidden burial chamber of an ancient pharaoh. But when Matt and Bibi get trapped in the pharaoh's pyramid, they stumble upon an even bigger mystery. With only each other, their dog Riley, and the geometric hieroglyphics on the walls to help them, the twins must use their math skills to locate the burial chamber and the way out. Luckily, Matt and Bibi know their stuff when it comes to geometric solids, and so will the readers of this adventure in math!"​
“They found the next clue on a piece of papyrus. Look for six identical faces, it said. "A cube?" guessed Matt.”
Official review by MathsThroughStories.org:
Cindy Neuschwander’s (2005) ‘Mummy Math: An Adventure in Geometry’ is part of the Matt and Bibi Math Adventure series. The story follows the siblings, Matt and Bibi, and their famous scientist parents to find the mummy of an ancient pharaoh. Upon arrival at the pyramid, Matt and Bibi spot a tiny opening at the foot of the pyramid, and crawl through it. A secret door suddenly closes behind them. To find their way out (and the mummy), they have to use their knowledge of properties of geometric solids to solve the clues along the way (e.g., “A single face shows the way”). The story is engaging and offers several opportunities for teachers and parents to engage in mathematical conversations with their children. Page illustrations by Bryan Langdo are charming, and images of the geometric solids can be found throughout the story. ​Like the other titles in the series, useful recommendations for teachers and parents on how mathematics learning opportunities can be extended from the story are offered at the back of the book. All in all, ‘Mummy Math: An Adventure in Geometry’ is a great story picture book to introduce properties of geometric solids to children aged 6+ years old. (Disclaimer: We received a complimentary inspection copy of this book from the publisher/author) ​

​Recommended age range: 
6+ years old

Relevant mathematics topics: 
3D Shapes

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Possible teaching activities:
At MathsThroughStories.org, we believe that stories can be meaningfully incorporated in mathematics teaching in different ways. Thus, we are inviting you to share your experience of how you have used this story in your mathematics lesson with other members of the community. By sharing your experience with us, you will be added to our team of On-line Contributors here, where you can also find our submission guideline.
CLICK HERE FOR A LESSON IDEA FOR 7-8 YEARS OLD CHILDREN WITH A FOCUS ON PROPERTIES OF 3D SHAPES BY ASHLEIGH JACKSON

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