The Case of the Missing Zebra Stripes Zoo Math (I Love Math) [Hardcover]

Time Life Books (Author), Patricia Daniels (Editor), Neil Kagan (Editor)

Book Description

A collection of stories, poems, riddles, games, and hands-on activities focusing on the mathematical aspects of a trip to the zoo.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 63 pages
• Publisher: Time Life Education (August 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809499541
• ISBN-13: 978-0809499540
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #481,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great book, April 20, 2001

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H. Gifford "Love to read" (mountainhome, Pennsylvania United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Case of the Missing Zebra Stripes Zoo Math (I Love Math) (Hardcover)

This book is a great math concept book with stories. It has a part on graphs , mesuring time, legnths, and Logical thinking. Its not meant to be read from beggining to end. It has thirteen activities to choose from. Don't be surprised if you do a few at a time.

5.0 out of 5 stars A great math book for children, September 16, 2011

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Charles Ashbacher (Marion, Iowa United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Case of the Missing Zebra Stripes Zoo Math (I Love Math) (Hardcover)

I give this math book for children my strongest possible recommendation. Presented in the appropriate context, math should be fun and that context is provided here. Each of the puzzles is presented both textually and with an easily understandable image. Simple rhymes are also used in some of the puzzles; something that always attracts the attention of the young reader.
The level is roughly that of the second or third grade reader, each of the puzzles requires some basic logical thinking and arithmetic and the involvement of animals is another point of attraction for children. The editors use the phrase "I Love Math" on the title page, as a math teacher I was pleased to not only see that phrase but to also see math presented in a form that made it applicable.