DOUBLING FUN WITH ANNIE ANT
Author: Vicki Churchill and Charles Fuge
Illustrator: Vicki Churchill and Charles Fuge
Number of pages: 16
Publisher: Gullane Books (UK) First published in: 2002 Format: Picturebook Is the mathematical focus explicit in the story? Yes Is this story part of a mathematics story series? No Click here to preview and/or purchase this book via the Amazon (UK) website Synopsis by the author/publisher
This interactive picture book will help you introduce doubling to young children. Annie Ant, the main character, learns that by doubling the number of sticks, leaves and fellow workers, she can build her nest in half the time. Doubling Fun with Annie Ant is published by Gullane Books, advised by BEAM. |
“Annie Ant wanted to build a new home. With room for her friends so she'd not be alone. Fr one little ant, there was too much to do. 1 x 2”
Recommended age range:
6 years old +
Relevant mathematics topics:
Division; Multiplication
Possible teaching activities:
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6 years old +
Relevant mathematics topics:
Division; Multiplication
Possible teaching activities:
At MathsThroughStories.org, we believe that stories can be meaningfully incorporated in mathematics teaching in different ways. Thus, we are inviting you to share your experience of how you have used this story in your mathematics lesson with other members of the community. By sharing your experience with us, you will be added to our team of On-line Contributors here, where you can also find our submission guideline.