Murderous Maths: The Mean and Vulgar Bits by Kjartan Poskitt and Daniel Postgate

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You might think everything about maths stinks… and lots of it does! Even numbers have outcasts and nasty little parasites that none of the other numbers want to touch! They are the stinky bits, the leftover bits, the Mean and Vulgar bits… the ones that make even those weirdos who love maths go ‘erk’! So… now we’re going to take a look at them. Find out how fractions can save you from the toxic mutant fish of Fastbuck! See what makes Pongo McWhiffy a mathematical freak! Travel to Planet Mean to discover how averages can be absolutely revolting! And shudder as Blade Boccelli and his gang cause an enormous explosion when they start messing about with maths…