Book Series · 6 Books

The Math Kids Books

In order from The Prime-Time Burglars: The Prime-Time Burglars (Volume 1) to A Knotty Problem.

The Math Kids series is a set of 6 chapter books by David Cole, published between 2018 and 2022. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 180 pages.

The Prime-Time Burglars: The Prime-Time Burglars (Volume 1)
A Sequence of Events
An Unusual Pattern
The Math Kids
An Incorrect Solution
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Prime-Time Burglars: The Prime-Time Burglars (Volume 1)
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Prime-Time Burglars: The Prime-Time Burglars (Volume 1)

Three kids use math to tackle neighborhood burglaries and bullies.

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Summary: Jordan, Justin, and newcomer Stephanie form The Math Kids, a club where numbers are their superpower. As mysterious burglaries unsettle their neighborhood and a class bully targets them, they must use their math skills to solve these challenges. Can their love for numbers help them crack the case and outsmart the bully? Dive into a world where math meets mystery, and every problem has a solution waiting to be discovered.
In reading order

The Math Kids Series

6 books · Published 2018–2022

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A Sequence of Events

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

A missing teammate and a kidnapping test The Math Kids' problem-solving skills.

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The Math Kids

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

A cipher leads kids to a haunted house. Can they solve the mystery?

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A Knotty Problem

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2022

A math club's future hangs in balance as friendships fracture and a move looms.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Math Kids series?

There are 6 books in the Math Kids series. It began with The Prime-Time Burglars: The Prime-Time Burglars (Volume 1) in 2018, and the newest book, A Knotty Problem, was published in 2022.

What order should you read the Math Kids books in?

Start with The Prime-Time Burglars: The Prime-Time Burglars (Volume 1) and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the Math Kids books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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