by Kjartan Poskitt · Hippo/Scholastic · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780439012706
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«The Mean and Vulgar Bits» is Kjartan Poskitt's popular math book, published by Hippo/Scholastic in paperback (160 pages, in English).
Kjartan Poskitt presents with great humor statistics tricks and shortcuts not taught in school. Fractions help you escape toxic mutant fish, there are mathematical oddities like Pongo McWhiffy, and a trip to Planet Mean shows how disgusting averages can be. All without a single sum.
Originally published in 2000, it is the fourth volume in the Murderous Maths series, with the subtitle «Fractions and Averages» and illustrations by Philip Reeve.
Recommended for readers ages 8 to 12, especially for those seeking a fun first approach to mathematics.
Kjartan Poskitt is a British writer and TV presenter who is best known for writing the Murderous Maths children's series of books.
