SOLD!
Author: Nathan Zimelman
Illustrator: Bryn Barnard
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Number of pages: 31
Publisher: Charlesbridge (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 (Charlesbridge Math Adventures) Click here to preview and/or purchase this book via the Amazon (UK) website Synopsis by the author/publisher
A curious boy finds out what it's like to spend money before you have it. Can he somehow multiply the debt into a profit of millions? |
“"Sold!" The auctioneer banged down his gavel. "It's yours for thirty dollars!" I used the calculator to divide thirty dollars by five. Six flickered greenly. I had spent my $5 allowance for the next six weeks.”
Recommended age range:
7 years old +
Relevant mathematics topics:
Money
Possible teaching activities:
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7 years old +
Relevant mathematics topics:
Money
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.
