Innovative bestseller teaches kids

about investments via Math!

First there was “old” math.” Then there was “new” math. Now there’s “phat” math – math that’s “cool,” fun, and easy to learn from educational publisher Phat Math, Inc. 

Founded by Dr. Iris Mack, who holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Harvard and an MBA from the London Business School, Phat Math, Inc. is pleased to announce its first book, “Mama Says, ‘Money doesn’t grow on trees’!’”  

Mama says,” Money doesn’t grow on trees!” teaches key investment skills by showing kids 12 and up, as well as parents and educators, how to compute simple and compound interest and turn math into cash.  If interest computation doesn’t sound like much fun for a student, think again -- Dr. Mack teaches math with the help of a crew of very hip multicultural characters who star in a story that’s bound to appeal to teens and “tweens.”  Perhaps most exciting, the kids in the story – and those who read the book – learn the real power of saving money and investing.

Do kids actually buy into “phat” math? Listen to what Darryl Kilbert, the principal of Carver Senior High School in New Orleans, has to say about Dr. Mack’s new book:  "Kids love it. They find it FUN and easy to read. They also enjoy learning how math can be applied to learning about money. They love the animated characters in the book and find the language COOL!" 

The Xlibris bestseller, Mama says,” Money doesn’t grow on trees!”  is the essential book for parents concerned about their children’s math education and for teachers seeking innovative way to motivate students. 

Learn more about Dr. Mack’s popular approach to teaching math by viewing the multimedia trailer for her book (www.authorbytes.com/mamasays).   You can also visit the Xlibris publishing website for pricing and ordering information or the Phat Math website (www.phatmath.com) to learn more about Dr. Mack. 

Finally, Dr. Mack and her colleagues at Phat Math will be launching a new social networking site for mathematics, technology and finance – The Phat Math Challenge.  Please email her at imack@phatmath.com if you wish to have more information on the launch date of this new mathematics edutainment IT platform.

Title: Mama Says, “Money doesn’t grow on trees!”

Author: Iris Marie Mack, MBA/PhD
ISBN: 1-4134-0891-5 (Picture Book) Pages: 48
Subjects: JUVENILE FICTION / General, School & Education
Reading Level: Grades 6 - 13
Age Level: 12 – 20