Secondary/Adult "... Facing down a (400+)-page book (on) algebra could give even math whizzes pause, but McKellar makes it work, taking the textbook-meets-"Seventeen" approach by mixing the explanations and equations with boy talk, quizzes, and testimonials from successful women... a tutor might use this... as a teaching aid; teen girls will want to explore it on their own. Navigation is easy; students are encouraged to hop from chapter to chapter as their homework demands. The breakdown of equations is effective and... unconventional--explaining functions in terms of sausage factories... or exponents in terms of whip-bearing female executives (makes sense in the book... )... while McKellar keeps her focus on how to solve math problems, her approach is both readable and... entertaining. Boosts self-esteem while boosting scores." - Booklist, July/10.

Includes index.