Roman Numerals (Young Math Books) (Library Binding)

~ (Author), Byron Barton (Illustrator) "Did you know that many years ago was a numeral?..." (more)

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Grade 2–5—Designed with boldly colored graphics and simple lines, this book takes a contemporary approach to an old topic. While the artwork employs icons and images from ancient Rome, the text introduces Roman numerals by citing modern examples of how they are used: to number chapters and pages in books, on watch faces, and for sports events. Taking a unique approach, Adler suggests that students use coins, each labeled with a specific Roman numeral, to better understand the symbols and how they are written and counted. Several examples are depicted and explained. For the most part, the writing is forthright and easy to understand. However, the page that describes which Roman numerals can be subtracted from which (e.g., "C can only be subtracted from D or M") is a bit confusing. The book ends with a spread of photos showing how Roman numerals are used today, and the back cover presents a helpful list of Roman numerals and their Arabic equivalents. Use this attractive title to supplement Arthur Geisert's Roman Numerals I to MM (Houghton, 1996), which covers the basics and then offers applications with illustrations of pigs.—Erlene Bishop Killeen, Stroughton Area School District, WI
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Product Description

Explains the Roman numeral system, which, though very old, is still in use today.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Library Binding: 40 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (April 1, 1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0690013027
• ISBN-13: 978-0690013023
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,376,472 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite book for teaching Roman Numerals, May 23, 2006

By	MrsBear - See all my reviews

This book makes Roman Numerals easy to understand. You can learn the system in a few easy lessons. It gives a hands on way to learn for those who like to touch and move things when they learn.

I checked it out from the library for my first born. Found it again for my second born and now have decided to buy it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Roman Numbers Made Easy, January 17, 2009

By	heytodd (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fun With Roman Numerals (Hardcover)

My 9 yr old son can't get enough numbers (and I can't get far enough away from them--shhh, don't tell him).

But this book's fun and simple art and explanation make it a manual even a math loathing mother could love.

By the way, the other edition on "Look Inside" is nothing like this one--frankly I prefer this one to the old.

And who can resist the horse drawn chariot on the cover?