Posts from — November 2007

Shark Swimathon by Stuart J. Murphy

MathStart book for ages 7 & up.

The Ocean City sharks have to swim 75 laps by the end of the week, and every day they figure out how many laps are left to go. Swimming and subraction are all part of the fun. Included in the book are several activities to sharpen subtraction skills.

November 15, 2007   No Comments

Spaghetti and Meatballs For All

Ages 6 & up

Mrs. Comfort has planned a banquet for her relatives and friends. Everything goes smoothly until the day of the event. People begin arriving and that’s when problems arise. A delightful mathematical story that introduces children to geometry. Extension activities for adutls and kids included.

November 15, 2007   No Comments