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What's Your Angle, Pythagoras?
Product Code: 11972 ISBN: 978-1-57091-197-2 Binding Information: Hardcover Ages: 7 - 10 Availability: In stock. Price: $16.95 Young Pythagoras can't seem to stay out of trouble. Every time he tries to help, people get angry. What's a curious kid to do?
On a trip to Egypt, Pythagoras' curiosity helps him discover the secret of the right triangle. A clever introduction to the Pythagorean Theorem. Also Available As:
Binding Information: Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-57091-150-7 Availability: In stock. Price: $7.95 Science Books & Films Best Books for Children ABC Best Books for Children Reviews School Library Journal - October 31, 2004
A fictionalized look (in spite of the CIP designation) at Pythagoras as he discovers his famous theorem. He is depicted as a curious boy who travels with his father from Samos to Alexandria, where he meets a builder named Neferheperhersekeper, who introduces him to the right angle. He begins to experiment, observing and noting the fixed and unvarying mathematical nature of triangles--right triangles, to be precise. The cartoon illustrations capture the dress, homes, and sailing ships in a warm and clear palette. Ellis includes delightful puns for those who are keen on wordplay. Sticklers be warned: there is lots of dialogue, but in the context of the story, it works well and helps to explain the math. This clear and interesting explanation of the theorem is a wonderful read.-- School Library Journal, October 2004 Book Links - November 30, 2004
As young Pythagoras learns about temple architecture and shipping routes in ancient Greece, he discovers how to accurately measure the sides of a right triangle. This handsomely illustrated explanation of the Pythagorean Theorem will resonate most with readers who are already aware of the equation.-- Book Links, November 2004 NSTA Reports - January 31, 2005
Introduce students ages 7-12 to the Pythagorean Theorem with What's Your Angle, Pythagoras?. Young Pythagoras can't seem to stay out of trouble. Every time he tries to help, people get angry. But on a trip to Egypt, Pythagoras' curiosity helps him discover the secret of the right triangle.-- NSTA Reports, January 2005 |
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