Sea Sums
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (587 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0439272785 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 31 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Hulme uses eight-line singsong rhymes to show sea creatures on each double-page spread. There is a great demand for beginning math books, but Sea Sums will only be useful to adults who are willing to spend a lot of time getting young listeners ready for these concepts.JoAnn Rees, Sunnyvale Public Library, CACopyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. . Simple examples of addition and subtraction are introduced, and the equation is shown at the bottom of the page. There is a description of the animals in the back of the book, but the mathematical concepts are never discussed or explained. From School Library Journal Kindergarten-Grade 2-Beautiful illustrations and a tedious rhyming text add up to disappointment in this counting book. For example, "A stingray digs two sandy clams,/Down on the ocean f
Wonderful rhymes paired with exciting illustrations AC Hoffman This is one of my favorite books to read to my children. The rhyming text makes it lyrical to read, while my eye easily wanders over the illustrations, while reading it for the umpteenth time. I recommend it unreservedly, as well as its companion, SEA SQUARES, by the same pair.. Five Stars Great
Providing a fascinating introduction to the world of a coral reef, a catchy rhyming text and full-color artwork offer an entertaining lesson in basic math concepts, with addition and subtraction equations at the end of each spread.