December 8th, 2007
by Julia Diggins $24.00
This is an excellent reader for all students as they learn about geometry. It has been out-of-print for 34 years. Students and teachers have used photo copies rather than not being able to experience the beautiful illustrations by Corydon Bell and have their own copy to refer to and cherish throughout the years.
Using only three simple tools-the string, the straightedge, and the shadow-men discovered the basic principles and constructions of elementary geometry more than two thousand years ago.
This engrossing book reveals how Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: ancients, egypt, Gr 10-12, Gr 3-6, Gr 7-9, greece, Maths, mesopotamia, Science
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October 4th, 2007

What’s Your Angle Pythagoras? $12.00
Explains the concepts of the Pythagorean theorem.
Tags: angles, Gr 3-6, greece, Maths, pythagoras
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October 4th, 2007
These books explain various maths concepts in story form. They are not a maths curriculum.
A great way for children to learn these concepts apart from a traditional maths program. Suits ages 7-14.
Sir Cumference and the First Round Table $13.00
Covers the concepts of circumference, radius and diameter.
Sir Cumference and the Isle of Immeter $13.00
Covers the concept of the area of a circle.
Sir Cumference and Dragon of Pi $13.00
Explains the derivation of Pi.
Sir Cumference and the Great Knight of Angleland $13.00
Measuring angles.
Sir Cumference and Sword in the Cone $13.00
Covers three dimensional measuring.
Tags: Gr 3-6, Library, Maths, sir cumference
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