Reading, Writing and Arithmetic: Mastering the Three Rs of an Old-Fashioned Education

Smith, Daniel

ISBN 10: 178243044X / ISBN 13: 9781782430445

Published by Michael O'Mara, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reading, Writing and Arithmetic: Mastering the Three Rs of an Old-Fashioned Education
• Publisher: Michael O'Mara
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 178243044X
• ISBN 13: 9781782430445
• Binding: hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Most of us suffer from the odd gap in our knowledge. But what if those gaps happen to be gaping chasms that threaten to cave in if not soon filled? Worry not, for the answer is at hand. Reading, Writing and Arithmetic harks back to a golden age of teaching, providing a comprehensive introduction to the three Rs: the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic. With everything from reading efficiently and mastering grammar, to grasping paper and mental arithmetic, this comprehensive tome rallies through the gamut of fascinating content, including: Grammar tests; How to write and form letters properly; Exercises for mastering fractions, decimals and rounding to the nearest; Tips for tackling everyday maths conundrums, such as adding bills and working out percentages and much more besides!
In a fitting tribute to the education system of yesteryear, this nostalgic book provides a solid foundation in the key areas of learning that will mean everything else just falls into place.

About the Author

Daniel Smith is a non-fiction author and editor who has written across a range of subjects, including politics, economics and social history. He is the author of The Little Book of Big Ideas: 150 Concepts and Breakthroughs that Transformed History and the 'How to Think Like ...' series for Michael O'Mara Books, which has been published in 25 languages and sold over 500,000 copies worldwide. He is also a scriptwriter for the award-winning podcast series, Real Dictators and A Short History of . . . He lives in London with his wife and two children.