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What's Your Angle, Pythagoras?
| Item #: | 011059 |
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| ISBN: | 9781570911507 |
| Grades: | 2-8 |
Product Description:
Introduce students to the Pythagorean Thereom and the properties of right triangles by following problem-riddled Pythagorus as he learns about triangles and tries to fix difficulties of short ladders and other merchants beating his father to the island of Crete.
Publisher Description:
Children can test their math skills and learn the Pythagorean Theorem alongside young Pythagoras in this STEM adventure. Pythagoras’ curiosity takes him from Samos to Alexandria, where he meets a builder named Neferheperhersekeper, who introduces him to the right angle. While building, Pythagoras uses geometry to learn how to measure angles and discovers all he needs to know about right triangles. With playful puns and wordplay Ellis creates the perfect STEM/STEAM resource for introducing young readers to a fundamental mathematical equation. A fun and accessible way to get young minds asking “what’s your angle?”.
Introduce students to mathematical concepts in a fun way with these entertaining storybooks. Each storybook has full-color, captivating illustrations and a fun story, complete with quirky characters and appealing dialogue. Within the stories are hidden explanations of math principles, or sometimes the characters have to use real math to get out of some adventurous fix. Each book teaches a difference principle through an interesting story. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel
