Disaster awaits at every turn in this book of 24 life-or-death stories, in which you have to use math to survive. Use linear equations to solve for how long a hapless stormchaser has to get away from a deadly tornado. Uncover mathematical patterns to help an archaeologist escape from an airtight ancient Egyptian tomb. Author Sean Connolly explains the solutions to these word problems skillfully and patiently, breaking each question down to its basic parts and offering strategies and tips along the way. This is math so important, your life depends on it!

Sean Connolly is the author of the Totally Irresponsible Science series and dozens of other books for both children and adults. A father of three, he is in an ideal position to explain the nuts and bolts of these experiments. He lives in England.