THE LONG WAIT
Author: Annie Cobb
Illustrator: Liza Woodruff
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Number of pages: 32
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 (Math Matters) Click here to preview and/or purchase this book via the Amazon (UK) website Synopsis by the author/publisher
Josh and Zack can't wait to ride the Cosmic Beetle at the amusement park, but there's a very long line and they try to figure out how long, and how long must they wait? |
“Josh peered at the line. "It looks like there are about 40 people ahead of us now." "And if 10 people go on each time," Zach said, "that's 4 rides." "The ride takes 5 minutes," said Josh. "So we'll have to wait about 20 minutes," Zach guessed.”
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Relevant mathematics topics:
Estimating
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Recommended age range:
6 years old +
Relevant mathematics topics:
Estimating
Possible teaching activities:
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