LET'S FLY A KITE
Author: Stuart J. Murphy
Illustrator: Brian Floca
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Number of pages: 40
Publisher: Kane Press (USA) First published in: 2000 Format: Picturebook Is the mathematical focus explicit in the story? Yes Is this story part of a mathematics story series? Yes (MathStart) Click here to preview and/or purchase this book via the Amazon (UK) website Synopsis by the author/publisher
When Bob and Hannah split something, the two pieces had better be symmetrical--exactly the same. But to fly their kite, they'll have to learn something new - cooperation! |
“While they waited at a red light, Laura used her finger to draw an invisible line right down the middle of the seat. "Now both sides of the seat are exactly the same ," she said. "And if I hear any more arguing back there, Ralph and I might eat the entire picnic ourselves!"”
Recommended age range:
7+ years old
Relevant mathematics topics:
Symmetry
Possible teaching activities:
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7+ years old
Relevant mathematics topics:
Symmetry
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.
