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Count the Critters
Balancing Bears: Comparing Numbers
Animals make perfect counting company! The simple language teaches young readers mathematical terms and counting concepts. Learn to compare numbers in the Balancing Bears book in this adorable series that counts the critters. Special thanks to content consultant Paula J. Maida, PhD.
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The simple language teaches young readers mathematical terms and counting concepts. Learn to count forward, backward, by 2s, 3s, 5s, and 10s -- and even discover odds and evens and fractions -- in this adorable series that counts the critters.
* Illustrations matched to level of the text * Includes a Words to Know section * Number bar on bottom of page illustrates the counting concept * Reviewed by content consultants
From the Publisher
The simple language teaches young readers mathematical terms and counting concepts. Learn to count forward, backward, by 2s, 3s, 5s, and 10s -- and even discover odds and evens and fractions -- in this adorable series that counts the critters.
* Illustrations matched to level of the text * Includes a Words to Know section * Number bar on bottom of page illustrates the counting concept * Reviewed by content consultants
24 pages, Library Binding
First published January 1, 2012
8 people want to read
About the author
Megan Atwood
118 books22 followersMegan Atwood lives and works in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she teaches creative writing at a local college and the Loft Literary Center. She has an M.F.A. in writing for children and young adults and was a 2009 Artist Initiative grant recipient through the Minnesota State Arts Board. She has been published in literary and academic journals and has the best cat that has ever lived.
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August 13, 2024
What a clever, compassionate way to help young math students find their way into their first numerical concepts.
Some folks are afraid of math. They just are, for whatever reason. This book combines cuddly-looking young bears with fantastical stories, tiny adventures.
For instance, I'm going into some detail about what's on a typical page. First the quote, then my commentary.
Bears sniff and share.
A bear's sense of smell
is its most powerful sense.
Sister bear sniffs out more tasty berries.
Now she has four berries.
Her brother has two berries.
Which number is bigger?
Four is greater than two.
Rather than a dry subtraction problem, see what readers get?
A "bear's sense of smell" is such an intriguing idea.
And these bears are pictured outdoors in a place that looks as though it smells fresh and summery.
The sister bear is wearing a wreath of flowers.
While the brother bear is wearing a jaunty hat that he may have made himself.
The whole scene is breathing life. Young readers don't have to hold their breath just because they see numbers here.
FIVE STARS of admiration!
Some folks are afraid of math. They just are, for whatever reason. This book combines cuddly-looking young bears with fantastical stories, tiny adventures.
For instance, I'm going into some detail about what's on a typical page. First the quote, then my commentary.
Bears sniff and share.
A bear's sense of smell
is its most powerful sense.
Sister bear sniffs out more tasty berries.
Now she has four berries.
Her brother has two berries.
Which number is bigger?
Four is greater than two.
Rather than a dry subtraction problem, see what readers get?
A "bear's sense of smell" is such an intriguing idea.
And these bears are pictured outdoors in a place that looks as though it smells fresh and summery.
The sister bear is wearing a wreath of flowers.
While the brother bear is wearing a jaunty hat that he may have made himself.
The whole scene is breathing life. Young readers don't have to hold their breath just because they see numbers here.
FIVE STARS of admiration!
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