| Let's Estimate: A Book about Estimating and Rounding Numbers Contributor(s): Adler, David A. (Author), Miller, Edward (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0823436683 ISBN-13: 9780823436682 Publisher: Holiday House OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Mathematics - Arithmetic - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Weights & Measures |
| Dewey: 513 |
| LCCN: 2016027033 |
| Lexile Measure: 610 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.7" W x 10.1" (0.80 lbs) 32 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Partying dinos explain estimation in this entertaining introduction by a tried-and-true team of fun math book creators. How much pizza do you need for a dinosaur party? If you don't know exactly, you have to estimate This lively introduction to the mathematical concept of estimation is straightforward and fun. With brilliant clarity, David A. Adler explains what an estimate is and the difference between estimating and rounding. Edward Miller's colorful and energetic artwork offers the perfect accompaniment to concise, engaging text. Filled with graspable examples and simple explanations, Let's Estimate will have kids estimating like pros |
Contributor Bio(s): Adler, David A.: - David A. Adler is the author of nearly 200 books for children. He was a New York City mathematics teacher for nine years before becoming inspired to write his first book. When his wife gave birth to their first child, David stayed home to take care of his son and to write, which he has been doing ever since. He lives in Queens, NY with his wife Renee. Miller, Edward: -Edward Miller III has written, illustrated, and designed many books for children including "The Monster Health Book: A Guide to Eating Healthy, Being Active & Feeling Great for Monsters & Kids!," which he also wrote. He is the illustrator of many popular math books, including Mystery Math; Fractions, Decimals, and Percents; and Fun with Roman Numerals. He lives in New York City. Visit him on the web at www.edmiller.com. |