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Ants Rule - by Bob Barner (Hardcover)

Ants Rule - by  Bob Barner (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>An introduction to nonstandard measurement, comparison, and organizing and representing data.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Mite-size engineers construct the perfect roller coaster in this fun-filled introduction to measurement and data presentation.</b> <p/>The ants need to plan the Blowout Bug Jamboree! But how can they build a roller coaster for the festival if they don't know how many bugs will come, or how big those bugs will be? <p/>This enjoyable introduction to measurement, comparison, and data visualization focuses on building math skills that aren't dependent on units-- so it works equally well for young readers used to inches or centimeters. <p/>And most of all-- it's fun! Colorful cut-paper art brings the bugs-- and their creations-- to life. In a deluxe fold-out spread, everything comes together in a huge, perfect rollercoaster-- big enough for all the bugs at the Jamboree to enjoy, and filled with tiny details for clever readers to spot!<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A quirky approach to math that should spur divergent thinking.--<b><i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b> <p/> a fine overview of an infrequently written about topic and a natural addition to STEM curricula.--<b><i>School Library Journal</i></b> <p/> <b>Winner of the Maryland Blue Crab Young Readers Award</b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Bob Barner is the author and illustrator of more than twenty-five books for children, including<i> Fish Wish</i>, <i>Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!</i>, and the bilingual<i> Day of the Dead/El Dia de los Muertos</i>. His work has received the Parents' Choice Award and the Teachers' Choice Award. An accomplished artist, he began his career as a cartoonist working on <i>Li'l Abner </i>under Al Capp before moving on to art direction and illustration. His clients include <i>The Boston Globe</i>, <i>Scholastic, </i> <i>Chronicle, </i> the New England Aquarium, Little, Brown, and many more. He lives in San Francisco, California.

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