Sir Cumference And The Isle Of Immeter (A Math Adventure)

Author: Cindy Neuschwander

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  • : $19.99 NZD
  • : 9781570916816
  • : Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
  • : Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
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  • : 01 June 2006
  • : 240mm X 216mm X 3mm
  • : United States
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Barcode 9781570916816
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Description

When young Per visits her uncle Sir Cumference and his family, she learns how to play the game, "Inners and Edges." After she finds a clue linking the game to the mysterious castle on the island of Immeter, she must figure out how to find the perimeter and area of a circle to unlock the island's secret. Math skills taught include finding the area and perimeter of a rectangle and a circle. Introduces an underlying concept of calculus -- using straight lines to measure curves.