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How Do You Make Your Own Luck?

A Math Book about Probabilities

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Pub Date Mar 17 2026 | Archive Date Feb 18 2026

Publisher Spotlight | Flowerpot Press


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Description

Have you ever wondered how some people get so lucky when it comes to playing games?

Explore the world of probability! Learn how probability works, how to find the probability of some scenarios, and so much more through diagrams, illustrations, and informative and engaging text. Each of the six questions examined in the book are given a silly answer before the true answer is revealed making this an approachable way to learn nonfiction. Back matter includes a glossary and activities to further learning.

Questions answered in the book:

- How do you know what's going to happen next?

- How do you know if something is likely or unlikely?

- How do you make your own luck?

- How do you count all the possibilities?

- How do you know if something is fair?

- How do you find the probability of more than one thing?

About the How Do series: These fully illustrated nonfiction picture books are a great introduction to various STEM topics. Each title includes facts and figures, simple diagrams and hilarious illustrations and is written in a question-and-answer format to encourage readers to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind the correct answers.


Have you ever wondered how some people get so lucky when it comes to playing games?

Explore the world of probability! Learn how probability works, how to find the probability of some scenarios, and...


Available Editions

EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9781486732166
PRICE $12.99 (USD)
PAGES 32

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