Fraction Fun

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Fraction Fun
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David A. Adler
Illustrated by Nancy Tobin
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 241,Width 235
ISBN/Barcode 9780823413416
ClassificationsDewey:513.26
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Holiday House Inc
Imprint Holiday House Inc
Publication Date 1 January 1996
Publication Country United States

Description

Would you rather eat 1/4 of a pizza or 1/8 of a pizza? Find 3/4 of a dollar or 1/10 of a dollar? Confused? You don't have to be! Fractions are made easy in this simple and hands-on math concept book. You'll learn what the top and bottom numbers are called, and what they mean. You will also find out how to recognize and compare different fractions. Just follow the clear instructions and you will learn the most important thing of all -- that fractions can be fun!

Author Biography

David A. Adler, a former math teacher, wants children to understand how much fun math can really be. He and illustrator Nancy Tobin have collaborated on two other books introducing math concepts, Fraction Fun and Shape Up! Mr. Adler is also the author of the acclaimed Picture Book Biography series for children, several Judaica titles, and numerous riddle books. He lives with his family in New York. Nancy Tobin was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and later studied at Kendall College. She is also the illustrator of How Tall, How Short, How Faraway, and Shape Up! She lives in New Jersey.