THE LOST KEY: A MYSTERY WITH WHOLE NUMBERS
Author: Melinda Thielbar
Illustrator: Tintin Pantoja
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Number of pages: 44
Publisher: Lerner (UK) First published in: 2010 Format: Graphic novel Is the mathematical focus explicit in the story? Yes Is this story part of a mathematics story series? Yes (Manga Maths Mysteries) Click here to preview and/or purchase this book via the Amazon (UK) website Synopsis by the author/publisher
At Sifu Faizas Kung Fu School, kids learn to be strong and fast. They also learn to be smart, cool-headed, and honest. So Joy, Adam, Sam, and Amy are surprised when the key to the school is stolen - as well as all their kung fu gear. Now theyll have to use all kinds of calculations - addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division - to figure out the clues, follow the thieves, and find ... The Lost Key. |
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Recommended age range:
9 years old +
Relevant topics:
Division; Multiplication
Possible teaching activities:
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9 years old +
Relevant 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.
