Sir Cumference and the First Round Table (A Math Adventure) [School & Library Binding]

Cindy Neuschwander (Author), Wayne Geehan (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1999 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: A Math Adventure

When King Arthur and his knights get together, the table they have is so long that everyone has to shout to be heard. A rectangular table is too long and a triangular table is too pointy, but somehow they must sit down and discuss the shape of the future. Join a knight called Sir Cumference, his wife, Lady Di of Ameter, and their son Radius as they use different strategies to solve this quandary.

Fanciful illustrations add to the merriment of learning math and will inspire young mathematicians.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Cindy Neuschwander is a mathematics educational specialist. A native Californian, Cindy has lived all over the world. She received a B.A. in International Studies and an M.A. in Education at Stanford University. She currently teaches third grade. Cindy was inspired to write Sir Cumference while living and traveling in England. Besides the Sir Cumference series, Cindy is the author of Amanda Bean's Amazing Dream, 88 Pounds of Tomatoes, The Chocolate Champs.

Cindy lives in California with her husband and two sons.

Illustrator:
Wayne Geehan, a graduate of the Art Institute of Boston, has been illustrating books, board games, and jigsaw puzzles for over 20 years. When he isn't painting in his Massachusetts studio, he enjoys being with his family, reading, and researching his family's genealogy.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• School & Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Pub Inc (February 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570911606
• ISBN-13: 978-1570911606
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #377,736 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Cindy Neuschwander is a mathematics educational specialist. A native Californian, Cindy has lived all over the world. She received a B.A. in International Studies and an M.A. in Education at Stanford University. She currently teaches third grade. Cindy was inspired to write Sir Cumference while living and traveling in England. Besides the Sir Cumference series, Cindy is the author of Amanda Bean's Amazing Dream, 88 Pounds of Tomatoes, The Chocolate Champs.

Cindy lives in California with her husband and two sons.

Customer Reviews

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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars kids loved it, October 2, 2000

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This review is from: Sir Cumference and the First Round Table (A Math Adventure) (Paperback)

While parts of the story seemed a bit far-fetched, my 5th grade students loved the play on words in the characters' names. They also enjoyed seeing how a rectangle was changed to create other polygons (and finally a circle). At the end of the reading, one student said, "I'll never forget THESE math terms!" I suppose I achieved my objective. The kids didn't much care for the illustrations, however. They created their own!

39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute story....the kids love it!, November 24, 2001

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Terri D. Poposky "terripop" (Maumelle, Arkansas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sir Cumference and the First Round Table (A Math Adventure) (Paperback)

This book creatively exposes the reader to some common geometric terms. Although I would not say it is extremely educational, it is the most mathematically educational story book I've ever seen (because most story books are not about math). My three year old daughter thought the book was for her, and asked to have it read to her every night. She loved it! My 11 year old son is really too old for the book, but he still liked it.

45 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for early elementary age kids, March 6, 2003

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C. Bauer-Reich "mare_serinitatis" (Fargo, ND) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sir Cumference and the First Round Table (A Math Adventure) (Paperback)

I read this to my seven year old. He found the story very interesting and runs about laughing about things like diameter and circumference. He remembers the names, and the way the measurements are presented is very conceptual. Great for young kids, but above third grade or so, I'd say it may not do a whole lot except for help remember the names. It was a *cute* story, not anything very dramatic, and was appropriate for young children.