Greater Estimations [Hardcover]

Bruce Goldstone (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 5, 2008 | Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up

To find out how many rubber duckies are on the cover of this book you could count each one—or you could estimate. An estimate is a good guess. Are there more than ten rubber ducks? Are there fewer than a thousand?

Those estimates are not very accurate. A great estimate is close to the real number. Filled with fun, creative examples, this companion to Great Estimations will show you how to train your eyes and your mind to make really great estimations about length, volume, area, and much more.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2–5—Goldstone builds on the topics introduced in Great Estimations (Holt, 2006) and also discusses how to estimate length, weight, area, and volume. He does an exceptional job of breaking down the process of so that even early elementary students can comprehend it. The author also effectively introduces different methods of estimation, including the "box and count" technique and clump counting. The vivid, eye-catching photographs are the highlight of the book. Each page or spread features a simple question in large, bold text, followed by a short explanation of how to achieve the answer. Hint boxes appear on almost every page. Speech bubbles emanate from critters throughout the book, adding a humorous touch. An author's note provides information on how adults use estimations as a part of their everyday lives. With an appealing layout that lends itself equally well to browsing or curriculum support, this lively book would be an excellent addition.—Maren Ostergard, King County Library System, Issaquah, WA
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“Another sure-fire winner.”

—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); 1st edition (August 5, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805083154
• ISBN-13: 978-0805083156
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #436,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the greatest books, October 20, 2008

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This review is from: Greater Estimations (Hardcover)

Goldstone is the rare author who knows how to write for children without ever condescending to them. This book is fun and smart. It is one of my children's favorite reads, though I doubt they realize how many tricky concepts this book gets them to think about and enjoy using. Every home, library and school should have a copy - it is an invaluable tool and a book to read a great, great number of times.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars teaching tool for primary math, February 14, 2010

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This review is from: Greater Estimations (Hardcover)

This book was on my grandson's wish list as he is a very bright first-grader. Upon receiving the book I looked through it and was intrigued at the photographs and the method taught to estimate quantities. The book shows a grid (10 x 10) and by counting the contents of any one grid portion, one can estimate the total number of objects shown. He loves it. The book delivers on the estimations it aims to teach.