On the Scale, a Weighty Tale (Math Is Categorical) [Library Binding]

Brian P. Cleary (Author), Brian Gable (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2008 | Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: Math Is Categorical

In this wacky look at weight, Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable introduce essential measurement units - from grams to pounds to tons. The comical cats of the wildly popular Words Are CATegorical® series show how to measure trucks, trains, ducks, cranes, and more. Peppy rhymes, goofy illustrations, and kid-friendly examples make light work of this heavy topic.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2–5—In bubbly verse, Cleary presents a basic introduction to weights and measures. "Weighing things is how we find/the heaviness of stuff-/a soccer ball,/great-grandma's shawl,/and bags of pillow fluff." Cheery, child-friendly examples are used for both English and metric measurements, progressing from smaller to larger weights in this approachable explanation of the topic. Some comparison between the two systems is provided. Measurement terms are highlighted in bright font as they are introduced in the text. A handy table of weight ratios is appended. Gable's watercolor cartoons depict rainbow-hued cats engaged in all manner of activities. This humorous title should prove useful in both classroom and family discussions.—Jayne Damron, Farmington Community Library, MI
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About the Author

Brian P. Cleary is the creator of the best-selling Words Are CATegorical(tm) series, now a 13-volume set with more than 2 million copies in print. He is also the author of the Math Is CATegorical(tm) series and the single titles Rainbow Soup: Adventures in Poetry, Rhyme and PUNishment: Adventures in Wordplay, Eight Wild Nights: A Family Hanukkah Tale, Peanut Butter and Jellyfishes: A Very Silly Alphabet Book and The Laugh Stand: Adventures in Humor. Mr. Cleary lives in Cleveland, Ohio.

Brian Gable is the illustrator of several Words Are CATegorical(tm) books, as well as the Make Me Laugh joke books and the Math Is CATegorical(tm) series. Mr. Gable lives in Toronto, Canada, where he also works as a political cartoonist for the Globe and Mail newspaper.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: 21st Century (September 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822578514
• ISBN-13: 978-0822578512
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,444,002 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Brian P. Cleary is the creator of the best-selling Words Are CATegorical® series, now a 16-volume set with more than 2.4 million copies in print. He is also the author of the Math Is CATegorical® series and several single titles including The Laugh Stand: Adventures in Humor and Rainbow Soup: Adventures in Poetry.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars This series of books is amazing., December 8, 2011

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This series of books is amazing. Though I imagine it to be geared to older children I read it to my 3yr old and he loves them. I will collect the entire series.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Book arrived in record time., August 21, 2010

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Book arrived quickly and in excellent condition - 2 of 3 sent from the same seller.