Having Fun with Complex Numbers
A Real-Life Journey for Upper Elementary Studentsby Dr. Qiujiang Lu
Book description
Welcome to the amazing world of math—made just for kids like you!
Are you between 8 and 12 years old? Then get ready—this book is your gateway to unlocking the true power of math!
Inside, you’ll discover fresh, exciting ideas that turn tricky, mysterious topics into pure fun. If you’ve ever felt bored by textbooks or overwhelmed by endless numbers and tiny details, you’re not alone. That kind of math can drain your curiosity and make learning feel like a chore.
But this book is the total opposite—it’s a thrilling math adventure! Instead of sinking in a sea of numbers, you’ll hop aboard a sailing boat and chart your own course. With big-picture thinking, creative approaches, and motion illustrations that bring math moves to life, you’ll explore page by page, step by step.
Along the way, you’ll:
- Dive into real-life examples and clever metaphors
- Pick up awesome math tools
- Discover new concepts naturally
- Build confidence as you go
By the end of your journey, you’ll be amazed at what you’ve accomplished: mastering the number line, number grid, and the four key math moves—like adding and multiplying—that form the foundation for all your future math adventures!
Perfect for:
- Kids ages 8–12
- Homeschoolers who love math
- Parents and teachers looking to make math fun
- Curious readers of all ages who want fresh ideas
So, are you ready to blast off? Flip the page, unlock the fun, and shout: “Math rocks!”
Author
Dr. Qiujiang Lu is an independent researcher and software developer in Silicon Valley whose work has re-created the imaginary unit in real life from first principles, which remained unknown for 500 years since the inception. His past research had involved discovering the mechanism of ice crystal growth habit change, an outstanding problem for more than 50 years in cloud physics that is closely related to the “thousands’ variations” in snowflakes. His interests are in physics, mathematics, software, and their multidisciplinary applications.