Do you find basic math daunting? The Basic Mathematics Literacy Book may be the solution for you. The author's detailed and simplified explanations of math concepts and generous use of graphics take the mystery out of basic math. In addition to math concepts, the author discusses English words and phrases used in basic math that can be befuddling to beginners. The book helps students who were previously unsuccessful with math to see math in a new, clearer light. For people who have had no previous education in math and want to gain a level of literacy in math, this is a great source book. The Basic Mathematics Literacy book covers a range of topics, including arithmetic, algebra, basic geometry, coordinate geometry, percentages, graphs, basic statistics, etc. It can be a self-study tool or can supplement another mathematics text or workbook. It is a particularly appropriate supplement for a GED study book.