THE SNEETCHES
Author: Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel)
Illustrator: Dr. Seuss (Theodor Seuss Geisel)
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Number of pages: 23
Publisher: HarperCollins (USA) First published in: 1953 Format: Picturebook Is the mathematical focus explicit in the story? No Is this story part of a mathematics story series? No Preview and/or purchase this book on the Amazon websites: UK, USA, AUS, CAN Synopsis by the author/publisher
The Star-Bellied Sneetches think they're much better than the Plain-Bellied Sneetches. But they're about to discover that it's what's inside that really matters! By combining the funniest stories, craziest creatures and zaniest pictures with his unique blend of rhyme, rhythm and repetition, Dr. Seuss helps children of all ages and abilities learn to read. |
“And he said, “You want stars like a Star-Belly Sneetch …? My friends, you can have them for three dollars each!” “Just pay me your money and hop right aboard!” So they clambered inside. Then the big machine roared and it klonked. And it bonked. And it jerked. And it berked. And it bopped them about. But the thing really worked! When the Plain-Belly Sneetches popped out, they had stars!”
Recommended age range:
8+ years old
Relevant mathematics topics:
Equations
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8+ years old
Relevant mathematics topics:
Equations
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.
