Math master Dr. Monica Neagoy makes algebra engaging with her non-traditional teaching methods, using history, mythology and real-world examples to demonstrate the importance of algebra and help lessons stick. This volume includes explorations #1 and #2 (numbers-equation-words), explorations #3 and #4 (graph-equation-words) and instruction on deriving the equation y=ax+b. Lessons are appropriate for both high school students and adults.