WHERE'S THAT BONE?
Author: Lucille Recht Penner
Illustrator: Lynn Adams
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Number of pages: 31
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
Jill's dog hides his bone treats from a visiting marauder. Unfortunately he can't remember where he's buried them -- that is, until Jill turns map maker. |
“Bingo carried the next bone all over the yard. Suddenly, he dashed behind the swing. He made a left turn and buried the bone under the tree where Jill was sitting.”
Recommended age range:
7+ years old
Relevant mathematics topics:
Positioning & Mapping
Possible teaching activities:
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7+ years old
Relevant mathematics topics:
Positioning & Mapping
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.
