Millions to Measure Contributor(s): Schwartz, David M. (Author), Kellogg, Steven (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0688129161 ISBN-13: 9780688129163 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2003 Annotation: Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician, who made "How Much Is a Million?" and "If You Made a Million" so kid-friendly, now takes readers way back in time to see how systems of measuring were developed. Full color. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Mathematics - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts - Counting & Numbers - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - General |
Dewey: 530.8 |
LCCN: 2001039683 |
Lexile Measure: 560 |
Physical Information: 0.45" H x 10.24" W x 11.42" (1.08 lbs) 40 pages |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 68926 Reading Level: 4.1 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician measures magnificently Your favorite wizard is back -- and ready to explore the invention of length, weight, and volume measurements. How tall is Moonbeam, the unicorn? How long are the whiskers of Jello, the cat? And just how heavy is that darling hog? Tons and teaspoons and ounces and feet and yards and miles ... what a headache With millions of things to measure, wouldn't one standard system be simpler? With another wave of the wand, Marvelosissimo introduces you to the world of metrics and makes it easy to understand the basic pattern of meters, liters, and grams. And with Steven Kellogg's playful and delightfully detailed illustrations, measuring has never been such a blast |
Contributor Bio(s): Schwartz, David M.: - With the same energy, humor and clarity found in his 50 books, David wows audiences at schools around the United States and beyond. David is an accomplished storyteller and a master at getting kids to think and have fun at the same time. His presentations lead children on entertaining and educational journeys that combine math, science, reading and writing. David also gives keynote presentations and workshops for educators at professional conferences.Kellogg, Steven: - Steven Kellogg was "moved by the simplicity, the subtleties, and the poignance of the writing in this story." He welcomed the opportunity to reillustrate it in full color. Mr. Kellogg is an award-winning author and illustrator who has created more than 100 children's books, including The Three Little Pigs, Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, and Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett. He is the illustrator of Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town and The Baby Beebee Bird. Mr. Kellogg is a recipient of the David McCord Citation and the Regina Medal for his distinguished contribution to children's literature. He lives with his wife, Helen, in upstate New York.Schwartz, David M.: - With the same energy, humor and clarity found in his 50 books, David wows audiences at schools around the United States and beyond. David is an accomplished storyteller and a master at getting kids to think and have fun at the same time. His presentations lead children on entertaining and educational journeys that combine math, science, reading and writing. David also gives keynote presentations and workshops for educators at professional conferences. Kellogg, Steven: -Steven Kellogg was "moved by the simplicity, the subtleties, and the poignance of the writing in this story." He welcomed the opportunity to reillustrate it in full color. Mr. Kellogg is an award-winning author and illustrator who has created more than 100 children's books, including The Three Little Pigs, Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, and Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett. He is the illustrator of Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town and The Baby Beebee Bird. Mr. Kellogg is a recipient of the David McCord Citation and the Regina Medal for his distinguished contribution to children's literature. He lives with his wife, Helen, in upstate New York. |