★ Proven Market Success: This series has achieved a total print run of 400,000 copies! The first volume alone sold over 300,000 copies and exceeded 50,000 sales on its first day of release.
★ Hilarious Comic Adventure: Created by Aode, a math teacher with millions of followers, this comic distills mathematical concepts into foundational thinking skills.
★ Cinematic Reading Experience: Each volume features four math-thinking adventure stories incorporating elements like time travel and cutting-edge technology. A "Thinking Fuel Station" section after each story applies the concepts to actual math problems.
★ Grounded in Educational Psychology: The content integrates classic theories such as Piaget's cognitive development theory, constructivism, Bloom's Cognitive Taxonomy, and the Principle of Readability. A QR code in the book provides access to video explanations.
★ A Must-Have Math Tool: A comic that kids eagerly pick up and can't put down, serving as a "math thinking essential" for countless families.

The series includes 10 volumes:
Set 1:Symbolic Thinking;Unit Thinking;Addition & Subtraction;Replication & Equal Sharing;Decomposition Thinking
Set 2:Dynamic Thinking;Rounding & Complementing;Multiple Thinking;Symmetry & Substitution;Transformational Thinking

This series explores seven core thinking skills: symbolic thinking, unit thinking, addition and subtraction, replication and equal sharing, and decomposition thinking. Through fantastical, hilarious storylines and engaging comics, it helps children easily grasp the essence of mathematics.
Aode uses a unique perspective to transform abstract mathematical concepts into relatable scenarios, making learning intuitive and fun. Whether a math beginner or a little math enthusiast, every child will discover the joy of thinking and experience growth!

The first in the series, focuses on the role and application of symbolic thinking in math learning.

Aode
A Master's graduate from Peking University and a renowned math teacher with 14 years of frontline teaching experience. He has amassed over 6 million followers online, and his educational books have sold more than 500,000 copies.
As the creator of the comic math series "Aode is Here" and a TEDx speaker, he has also composed fun math songs like Chickens and Rabbits in a Cage and Fibonacci. His lively and humorous teaching style incorporates rap, performance, and comics into the classroom, making math lessons anything but boring.

Chapter 1: Eliminating Symbols
Thinking Fuel Station: What If Thinking Had a Shape?
Chapter 2: The Survival Game
Thinking Fuel Station: The "Abstract School" in the World of Symbols
Chapter 3: The Abandoned Rules
Thinking Fuel Station: A Kaleidoscope of Counting Methods
Chapter 4: Deng Dongdong's Secret Plan
Thinking Fuel Station: The Magical Arabic Numerals

Character Introduction

Aode
A thinking guide at the Thinking Academy. He loves chicken legs, is comical, and is somewhat careless. When there are no surprises, he is the surprise, often getting the team into trouble. In reality, he does this to cultivate the children's ability to think independently.

Deng Dongdong (Male, 10)
Aode's student. A chubby, goofy foodie who is the team's mood maker. He is innocent and upright, but despite his bold exterior, he is actually a bit timid. He loves to meddle but lacks wisdom, and his clumsiness often leads to chaos.

Tang Dou (Male, 10)
Aode's student and the team's brainbox. Calm and smart, he uses his quick mind to help everyone organize their thoughts and find solutions.

Ni Na (Female, 10)
Aode's student and right-hand person. She has a strong sense of order, is brave, kind, highly responsible, and always ready to help others.

Ni Hao (Male, 7)
Ni Na's younger brother and the team's undisputed mascot. Full of wild ideas, he always brings a turning point at crucial moments. He carries a fluffy little fox plushie with him wherever he goes.

Big Nose
The curator of the Thinking Academy Science Museum and a mad scientist. Obsessed with science, he spends days and nights in his lab. He has many fascinating inventions, including the "Time-Space Speeder" and the "Thinking World Simulator."