Algebra: The Easy Way (Barron's Easy Way)

Algebra: The Easy Way (Barron's Easy Way) by Downing Ph.D., Douglas. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781438012131.

Set in a fantasy kingdom where no one, not even the reader, starts out knowing algebra, this math adventure novel turns algebra into a quest instead of a chore. As a mysterious Gremlin threatens the kingdom, the characters must learn to think algebraically, chapter by chapter, to defeat it and save their world. Each chapter presents a new challenge where algebra becomes the tool for survival, not a rule to memorize, algebra without the pain of a traditional textbook. Now in its sixth edition, this self teaching guide has helped homeschoolers, first time algebra students, adults returning to school, and anyone who has ever felt lost in math class build real confidence with the subject. It works equally well as an algebra refresher for adults preparing for a GED or other exam, or simply as an engaging way to review math once known and long forgotten. Readers call it the best algebra book, praising how it builds real intuition instead of rote memorization. If you have ever wished algebra came with a story worth following, this algebra story book is that story.