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Author
Series
Pub. Date
©2010
Language
English
Description
Uses a story format to introduce the Pythagorean theorem. An ancient Greek boy, Pythagoras, helps his cousins produce pleasant music when he adjusts the mathematical ratios between the part of their pipes and lyres, knowledge he would later use to become a famous philosopher. Includes historical note. Suggested level: primary.
Author
Series
Sir Cumference math adventures volume 1
Pub. Date
[1999], c1997
Language
English
Description
Assisted by his knight, Sir Cumference, and using ideas offered by his wife and son, King Arthur finds the perfect shape for his table.
Author
Series
Sir Cumference math adventures volume 4
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Sir Cumference, Radius, and Sir Vertex search for Edgecalibur, the sword that King Arthur has hidden in a geometric solid.
Author
Series
Sir Cumference math adventures volume 5
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Discusses young Per taking a mathmatical adventure.
Author
Series
Sir Cumference math adventures volume 7
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
"Xaxon Yellowbearyd was the fiercest Viking warrior of his time. Now a map to his hidden treasure lies in the hands of Radius and Per. Together the cousins must decode the strange numbered grid on the map--and figure out the secret of the Viking's X and Y axes. As bandits pursue them, Radius and Per track down clues and use coordinate geometry in their quest for "treasure of the greatest measure"."--Dust jacket flap.
14) Triangles
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Most shapes can be cut into triangles. They are an important shape. They make bridges stronger and they help push sailboats. Easy text and large pictures help early readers discover that triangles are fun!
15) Circles
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Look around you! You can find circles everywhere. They are on the wheels of cars. They are on the coins in our pockets. Easy text and large pictures help early readers discover that circles are fun!
16) Ovals
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Look around you! You can find ovals everywhere. They are on glasses and help us see. They are on bars of soap and keep our hands clean. Easy text and large pictures help early readers discover that ovals are fun!
17) Squares
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
They are made up of four even sides. This makes the shape perfect for board games, putting tiles on the floor, or holding syrup on a waffle! Easy text and large pictures help early readers discover that squares are fun!
18) Hexagons
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
These six-sided wonders are hiding all around us! Bees and turtles both love them. Easy text and large pictures help early readers discover hexagons are fun!
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