by Edward Einhorn (Author), David Clark (Illustrator)
"No question--a large fraction of parents and teachers will be reaching for this" entertaining math adventure that introduces simplified and reduced fractions with intrigue and humor (Kirkus)
When a valuable fraction goes missing, George Cornelius Factor (a.k.a. GCF) vows to track it down. Knowing that the villainous Dr. Brok likes to disguise his ill-gotten fractions, G.C.F. invents a Reducer--half ray gun, half calculator-- that strips away the disguise, reducing the fraction to its lowest common denominator and revealing its true form. With the Reducer in hand, George seeks out Dr. Brok in hopes of retrieving the missing fraction.
Equal parts action and humor add up to a wholly entertaining introduction to simplifying fractions. David Clark's illustrations are packed with humorous details as well as clearly defined fractions and their corresponding reduction equations.
Author Biography
Edward Einhorn is the author of A Very Improbable Story: A Math Adventure, as well as two Wizard of Oz sequels, The Living House of Oz and Paradox in Oz (Hungry Tiger Press, 2005 and 1999, respectively). Edward lives in New York City.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.2 x 9.3 x 8.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: March 25, 2014
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Fractions in Disguise: A Math Adventure
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 0.5
