Sir Cumference and the Isle of Immeter: A Math Adventure
When young Per visits her uncle Sir Cumference and his family, she learns how to play the game Inners and Edges. After finding a clue linking the game to the mysterious castle on the island of Immeter, she must unlock the island's secret by figuring out how to find the perimeter and area of a circle. This book introduces math skills such as finding the area and perimeter of a rectangle and circle, as well as an underlying concept of calculus--using straight lines to measure curves. Recommended for ages 9-12, grades 4 to 8.
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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. Recommended for ages 9-12, grades 4 to 8.
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Subject: Geography
Grade: Grade 3-Grade 5
Brand: Children's Press
Publisher Date: 07/01/2006
Author: Cindy Neuschwander
Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.5
UPC: 9781570916816
Ages: 8-10
Pages: 32
