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WRAPPERS WANTED: A MATHEMATICAL ADVENTURE IN SURFACE AREA
​Author: Candice Yarbray Brucke  
​Illustrator: Dawnyelle Moore

Number of pages: 32
Publisher: AuthorHouse (USA)
First published in: 2009
Format: Picturebook

Is the mathematical focus explicit in the story? Yes
Is this story part of a mathematics story series? No

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Synopsis by the author/publisher
Ever wonder how to put a new spin on a difficult middle grades math concept like surface area? Look no further! This unique tale takes the reader up to the North Pole and describes how Santa challenges his top elf, Snips Cleaver, to conserve paper because the North Pole is "going green." The elves fill out an application, sing about the area of a triangle, and celebrate the accomplishments of their friends. Jump in and join the adventure with Snips, Hex, Jenn, Mikey, and a host of other elves as they discover that there is usually more than one way to solve a problem.​

“Suzie was next and asked for two pieces of 10" x 2" paper, two pieces of 2" x 16" paper, and two pieces of 16" x 10" paper.”

Recommended age range: 
7+ years old 

Relevant mathematics topics: 
Area & Perimeter

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