50 (25) ADD TO CART SAVE TO WISHLIST The Grapes of Math by Greg Tang.
Whether counting fish, scallops, camel humps or ants at a picnic, this duo's enthusiasm for their subject matter is contagious. Arts & Music English Language Arts World Language Math Science Social Studies. Title: The Grapes Of Math By: Greg Tang Illustrated By: Harry Briggs Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 40 Vendor: Scholastic Trade: Dimensions: 10.00 X 8. Each riddle offers a clue that nudges readers to look at the problem creatively the aforementioned ""Large Pizza to Go!,"" for instance, hints, ""Please don't count them, it's too slow,/ This hot pie was made to go!/ Let me give you some advice,/ Just do half and count it twice,"" while another riddle suggests, ""Instead of seeing groups of threes,/ Count by fives and it's a breeze!"" The simple, staccato rhymes and crisp lines of the artwork keep attention focused, while those who find themselves stumped can consult the ""Answers"" section at the back of the book, which offers an explanation of each problem and shows how to group objects together and look for patterns in order to speed up the calculation process. Greg Tang, a lifelong lover of math, shares the techniques that have helped him solve problems in the most creative ways Harry Briggss vibrant & inviting. The first-time collaborators serve up 16 math riddles, and team brisk verses (""Mama mia, pizza pie,/ How many mushrooms do you spy?"") with bright computer-generated illustrations to teach problem-solving tricks and strategies. This clever collection of puzzles could spark the interest of even the mathematically challenged. This tale not only reinforces mathematical principles, but also has a great message.
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