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On the Scale, a Weighty Tale: (Math Is CATegorical)

On the Scale, a Weighty Tale: (Math Is CATegorical)


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In this wacky look at weight, Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable introduce essential measurement units—from grams to pounds to tons. The comical cats of the wildly popular Words Are CATegorical series show how to measure trucks, trains, ducks, cranes, and more. Peppy rhymes, goofy illustrations, and kid-friendly examples make light work of this heavy topic.

About the Author :
Brian P. Cleary is an American humorist, poet, and author. He is best known for his books written for grade-school children that explore grammar, math and poetry in humorous ways. In his role in the digital division of American Greetings, he's put words in the mouths of Dolly Parton, Christina Aguilera, William Shatner, Meghan Trainor and more. The multi-million selling author has performed poetry workshops in 500 elementary schools across the county. He lives in Cleveland, Ohio. Brian Gable is the illustrator of many of the best-selling Words Are CATegorical books, as well as the Math Is CATegorical series. Mr. Gable lives in Toronto, Canada.

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"In bubbly verse, Cleary presents a basic introduction to weights and measures. 'Weighing things is how we find/the heaviness of stuff - /a soccer ball, /great-grandma's shawl, /and bags of pillow fluff.' Cheery, child-friendly examples are used for both English and metric measurements, progressing from smaller to larger weights in this approachable explanation of the topic. Some comparison between the two systems is provided. Measurement terms are highlighted in bright font as they are introduced in the text. A handy table of weight ratios is appended. Gable's watercolor cartoons depict rainbow-hued cats engaged in all manner of activities. This humorous title should prove useful in both classroom and family discussions." --School Library Journal "In rousing rhyme, this addition to the Math is CATegorical series explores weight measurement. Beginning with a definition of weight as 'The heaviness of an object, ' Cleary proceeds on to its applications. 'Weighing things is how we find the heaviness of stuff, ' he cheerfully (and colloquially) proclaims. All things, from backpacks to kites, have weight. A slice of bread, the reader learns, weighs about an ounce. So, since 16 ounces makes a pound then it logically follows that 16 slices of bread will weigh just about one pound. Moving from pounds to tons and then touching briefly on the metric system, the book concludes with a tidy summery page. Gable's colorful illustrations seethe with motion, as zany cartoon animals (primarily cats) mischievously frolic to illuminate the text. The clear and humorous examples drawn from life enable kids to understand easily and then apply the information. For those just beginning the numbers adventure, this one tips the scale." --Kirkus Reviews


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  • ISBN-13: 9780761346579
  • Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
  • Publisher Imprint: Lerner Publishing Group
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Math Is CATegorical
  • ISBN-10: 0761346570
  • Publisher Date: 01 Aug 2008
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 32


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