by Marilyn Burns (Author), Gordon Silveria (Illustrator)
Kids will get their early math skills in shape with this bestselling picture book--now available in Scholastic Bookshelf
Bored and dissatisfied with his life, a triangle visits a local shapeshifter to add another angle to his shape. Poof He becomes a quadrilateral. But then he gets greedy and keeps adding angles until he's completely transformed. Kids will enjoy this boldly colorful introduction to shapes and basic math concepts.
Author Biography
Author and math teacher Marilyn Burns is noted for her many books that instill an interest and enthusiasm for mathematics into her school-age readers. Her books use traditional and original literature to address mathematical concepts. In addition to her instructive children's books Marilyn is the author of many books for teachers. She has also written books for children about food, time, and Hanukkah. She says that her writing career began as a "fluke" when a friend asked her to write a book about math. This was the jumping off point for her literary career, during which she has written about a dozen books for children and the same number for teachers. She currently gives lectures and lessons in schools. Burns was born in 1941 and resides in Sausalito, CA.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.1 x 10 x 8.2 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: February 01, 2008
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Greedy Triangle
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3.9
Point Value: 0.5
