How Much is A Million? by David M. Schwartz (English) Paperback Book

Description: How Much is A Million? by David M. Schwartz, Steven Kellogg With the help of Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician and a group of curious children, Schwartz and Kellogg join forces to knock complex numbers down to size. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "A jubilant, original picture book." --Booklist (starred review)Ever wonder just what a million of something means? How about a billion? Or a trillion? Marvelosissimo the mathematical magician can teach you!How Much Is a Million? knocks complex numbers down to size in a fun, humorous way, helping children conceptualize a difficult mathematical concept. Its a math class youll never forget.This classic picture book is an ALA Notable Book, a Reading Rainbow Feature Selection, and a Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor Book for Illustration.The repackage of this fun look at math concepts includes a letter from the author that features several ways for children to find a million everyday things. Back Cover Ever wonder just what a million of something means? How about a billion? Or a trillion? Author Biography With the same energy, humor and clarity found in his 50 books, David wows audiences at schools around the United States and beyond. David is an accomplished storyteller and a master at getting kids to think and have fun at the same time. His presentations lead children on entertaining and educational journeys that combine math, science, reading and writing. David also gives keynote presentations and workshops for educators at professional conferences.Steven Kellogg was "moved by the simplicity, the subtleties, and the poignance of the writing in this story." He welcomed the opportunity to reillustrate it in full color. Mr. Kellogg is an award-winning author and illustrator who has created more than one hundred childrens books, including The Three Little Pigs, Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, and Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett. He is the illustrator of Santa Claus Is Comin to Town and The Baby Beebee Bird. Mr. Kellogg is a recipient of the David McCord Citation and the Regina Medal for his distinguished contribution to childrens literature. He lives with his wife, Helen, in upstate New York. Review "Aside from being great fun, and it is, this book leads the viewer to conceptualize what at first seems inconceivable, no mean feat. A jubilant, original picture book."-- "Booklist" Description for Library Using images that children can enjoy -- such as "one million kids standing on each others shoulders would be taller than . . ." -- the concepts of million, billion, & trillion are explained. Details ISBN0688099335 Author Steven Kellogg Pages 40 Language English Edition 20th Illustrator Steven Kellogg ISBN-10 0688099335 ISBN-13 9780688099336 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 513.211 Short Title HOW MUCH IS A MILLION ANNIV/E Series Reading Rainbow Books (Paperback) Audience Age 4-8 Residence Oakland Oakland,, CA, US Birth 1949 DOI 10.1604/9780688099336 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2004-12-28 NZ Release Date 2004-12-28 US Release Date 2004-12-28 UK Release Date 2004-12-28 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Edition Description 20th Anniversary ed. Year 2004 Publication Date 2004-12-28 Imprint Eos Audience Children / Juvenile Imprint US HarperCollins Publisher US HarperCollins Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:8347165;

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