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Squares, Rectangles, and other Quadrilaterals

Author David A. Adler
Illustrated by Edward Miller
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$8.99 US
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8.02"W x 9.97"H x 0.1"D   | 5 oz | 100 per carton
On sale Oct 08, 2019 | 32 Pages | 9780823444403
Age 6-9 years | Grades 1-4
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Demystify geometry with this primer on shapes that will have young builders everywhere on to their next towering project.

Comical cats and dogs guide kids through the essential characteristics of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, rhomboids, and other quadrilaterals. Angles and degrees are explained in accessible terms and useful visuals. Kids will get a handle on geometric vocabulary and can try out plenty of hands-on activities that will help reinforce the concepts.

David A. Adler and Edward Miller are a trusted team when it comes to math books for young people, having penned over 15 math-related books together. A glossary is included.
"[Adler] emphasizes the rules that determine the correct name for each shape . . . and offers hands-on activities to assist children in proving these details for themselves. . . . a worthwhile addition to the mathematics shelf."—Booklist

"An unintimidating look at math and shapes, and a fine addition to nonfiction collections."—School Library Journal
David A. Adler is a former math teacher and the author of more than two hundred picture books, biographies, and mysteries for children.

Edward Miller is the creator of The Tooth Book and Recycling Day as well as the illustrator of over 15 other math books by David A. Adler.
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Demystify geometry with this primer on shapes that will have young builders everywhere on to their next towering project.

Comical cats and dogs guide kids through the essential characteristics of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, rhomboids, and other quadrilaterals. Angles and degrees are explained in accessible terms and useful visuals. Kids will get a handle on geometric vocabulary and can try out plenty of hands-on activities that will help reinforce the concepts.

David A. Adler and Edward Miller are a trusted team when it comes to math books for young people, having penned over 15 math-related books together. A glossary is included.

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"[Adler] emphasizes the rules that determine the correct name for each shape . . . and offers hands-on activities to assist children in proving these details for themselves. . . . a worthwhile addition to the mathematics shelf."—Booklist

"An unintimidating look at math and shapes, and a fine addition to nonfiction collections."—School Library Journal

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David A. Adler is a former math teacher and the author of more than two hundred picture books, biographies, and mysteries for children.

Edward Miller is the creator of The Tooth Book and Recycling Day as well as the illustrator of over 15 other math books by David A. Adler.
David A. Adler View titles by David A. Adler
Edward Miller View titles by Edward Miller

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