1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9........
It's a Month of Math!
Sir Cumference and the First Round Table (A Math Adventure),
by Cindy Neuschwander and illustrated by Wayne Geehar, is such a creative way
for children to learn about math.
Sir Cumference, his wife, Lady Di (from the town of Ameter), and his son
Radius are the main characters who eventually come up with the idea of the
first round table for King Arthur.
Through a series of rectangular, square, diamond, and octagon tables, a
round table evolves. The distance
across the table is, of course, equal to Lady Di of Ameter’s reach, and half of
that distance is equal to the reach of Radius.
Children who love language and word play will enjoy reading
about Sir Cumference. Children who
learn visually should find it easier to understand radius, diameter, and circumference
after viewing the illustrations in this book. We’ll be looking at more Sir Cumference books soon!
*What is your favorite name in the book?
*What is your favorite illustration?
*Can you explain radius, diameter, and circumference in your
own words now?
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