Sir Cumference and the Roundabout Battle: A Math Adventure
by
Cindy Neuschwander & Wayne Geehan
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Charlesbridge, 2015 (2015)
Hardcover, Softcover, e-Book
Reviewed by Bob Walch
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his picture book for young readers features an adventure spotlighting Sir Cumference who finds his castle about to be attacked by Sir Wantsalot.
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s his men prepare for battle Sir Cumference needs the assistance of Rounds 2, the son of Edmund Rounds, who must quickly figure out if there are enough bows and arrows to hold off the interlopers.
W
hen he discovers that some weapons are in short supply, Rounds 2 needs to devise another way to figure out how to repel the invaders. Fortuneteller, the wily youth, comes up with an idea that saves the day.
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clever introduction to the concept of rounding off numbers, this engaging book will help your child understand this important aspect of dealing with complicated numbers.
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