Books with author Jenny Millington

Curve stitching is a creative, practical activity with a strong mathematical background. This book explains the technique and there are large colour photographs of a good selection of beautiful designs, with stitchbystitch sewing plans. The different families of designs are put into their mathematical context and there are many suggestions for further development. There is also a good collection of computer programs written in Basic. These programs can readily be modified and adapted so that one can find on screen those patterns which will be most pleasing to sew.

A collection of interesting topics and ideas to fill spare moments... 45 topics and mathematical ideas for the classroom or home, which are quick to introduce and set up but also genuinely stimulating and enriching. Although primarily designed to fill spare moments in normal lessons, they enliven clubs, quizzes and end of term activities. They are an ideal source of thought-provoking investigations for those who need stimulating puzzles and explorations. Complete with answers and lots of follow-on material.

Becoming quick and accurate at the multiplication tables is a very useful skill. Use these ingenious cubes to practise all the tables in a different and active way. Tip a set of cubes out of its box and then turn over one of the special Go go go cards. As quickly as you can, arrange the cubes in the correct order on one of the practice mats provided. The better you know your tables, the quicker you will be. Perfect for those who learn by doing and touching - combines a craft activity with a game.

Billy, a confused little boy, currently self-isolating, thinks the Coronavirus is actually a Coronasaurus Rex dinosaur. In this light-hearted children’s story, Billy explains what he thinks the Coronasaurus is up to; roaming the streets, breathing fire and chasing grannies! Billy therefore decides he is going to defeat the Coronasaurus Rex with his Nerf gun! Luckily, Billy’s mum is on hand to explain what the Coronavirus actually is and explains to Billy what they must do in order to keep themselves and others safe.This humorous, short-story, puts a fun spin on everything that is happening during this lockdown period, intending to help children understand, in a positive child-friendly way.