<DIV><b></b><BR><BR> <B>The <I>New York Times</I> bestseller-from the author of <I>Math Doesn't Suck</I>-teaches girls how to kick pre-algebra butt</B><BR><BR> In her <I>New York Times</I> bestselling books, actress and math genius Danica McKellar shatters the "math nerd" stereotype and gives girls the tools to ace middle-school math in her unique, just- us-girls style. Now, in her second book, <I>Kiss My Math</I>, McKellar empowers a new crop of girls-seventh to ninth graders-to tackle the next level of mathematics: pre-algebra.<BR><BR> Stepping up not only the math but the sass and style, McKellar helps math-phobic teenagers chill out and finally "get" negative numbers, variables, absolute values, exponents, and more. As she did so effectively in <I>Math Doesn't Suck</I>, McKellar uses personality quizzes, reader polls, real-life testimonials, and stories from her own life-in addition to clear instruction, helpful tips, and practice problems-revealing why pre-algebra is easier, more relevant, and more glamorous than girls think. McKellar is clearly reaching her audience: parents, teachers, and especially girls are asking for more.<BR><BR> </div>