Sir Cumference Gets Decima's Point
$31.31
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
27 January 2021
Summary
Part of the popular Sir Cumference series! Baker Pia is back with a handy way of counting by tens and fractions in this fun introduction to the decimal system.
This time the focus is back on Pia of Chartres from Sir Cumference and the Off-the-Charts Dessert. She is kidnapped by a family of ogres–Tentt, the father, Hoondrit, the mother, and their ten daughters, Una to Decima.
Pia is asked to help the ogres prepare a feast for a large celebration, which will involve tens, hundre…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781570917646 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1570917647 |
| Author: | Cindy Neuschwander, Wayne Geehan |
| Publisher: | Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 27 January 2021 |
| Weight: | 412g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 241mm |
| Series: | Sir Cumference |
| Audience Age: | 7-10 |
Cindy Neuschwander
About the Author
Cindy Neuschwander is a native Californian, born in San Diego. She holds a BA in international studies from Willamette University and an MA in education from Stanford University. She began her teaching career in 1975, working with students at both the high school and elementary levels.
As a mathematics education specialist, Cindy dedicated herself to making math engaging, accessible, and understandable for her students. This passion led her to begin working on her first book in 1992, while she was living in England.
The resulting book, Sir Cumference and the First Round Tablet, took five years to publish but continues to be a beloved resource for its clear presentation of mathematical concepts and its captivating story.
About the Illustrator
Wayne Geehan is a graduate of the Art Institute of Boston. With over 20 years of experience, he has illustrated numerous books, board games, and jigsaw puzzles. His work includes illustrations for Multiplying Menace, Cut Down to Size at High Noon, and the Sir Cumference series.
When he is not creating art in his Massachusetts studio, Wayne enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and researching his family’s genealogy.
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