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Getting kids excited about math isn't easy-unless the zombie apocalypse is involved. In this illustrated sci-fi adventure set in Hawai'i, two brothers discover that smelly brains repel space zombies. How do you make your brain smelly? By doing math, of course! The Smelly Brain Training Manual turns mental math into a hilarious survival mission: The faster you calculate, the stinkier your brain gets-and zombies can't stand the smell! This middle grade illustrated sci-fi adventure is a math lesson in disguise. Kids won't even realize they're learning how to multiply faster, until one day they automatically blurt out answers to problems like: 84² = 7,056 97 × 96 = 9,312 Who knew saving the world could start with a math problem? ⭐ Why Kids Love This Book Silly space zombies that are more comical than frightening. A funny zombie book for kids 8-12 Action scenes, junkyard gadgets, and laugh-out-loud moments Illustrated chapters that keep the pages turning Math lessons and drills for building number sense that feel like part of the adventure ⭐ Why Parents & Teachers Love It Builds real math confidence through story-integrated practice Great for reluctant readers who need something fast, funny, and engaging Encourages problem-solving, resilience, and teamwork Positive ADHD representation: different brains = different strengths AAPI protagonists and an authentic Hawaiian setting ⭐ Inside the Training ManualEvery few chapters, kids encounter: Number Sense Strategies Mental Math Lessons Mini worksheets Brain warm-ups that connect directly to the plot These activities feel like part of the adventure, not homework-making this the rare book that's both educational and ridiculously funny. ⭐ Perfect For: Kids ages 8-12 Reluctant readers who need humor and action STEM-loving families Teachers and homeschoolers looking for math enrichment Fans of The Wild Robot, The Last Kids on Earth, and funny sci-fi

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