What's Your Angle, Pythagoras?

by Julie Ellis

Book Overview

Young Pythagoras can't seem to stay out of trouble. Every time he tries to help, people get angry. What's a curious kid to do? On a trip to Egypt, Pythagoras' curiosity helps him discover the secret... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 0439742013
• ISBN13: 9780439742016
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Scholastic
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great book!

Delightful and informative book explaining the principle of the Pythagoras therom. My kids enjoyed it (age 8 and 11)and I only wish I would have had this book when I was in school!

A Fun Way to Introduce Math

What's Your Angle, Pathagoras? is a great way to get students ready for math on a day when you aren't going to start with a computation drill. It is a pleasant, easy read and it not only explains the Pythagorean Theorem in easy to understand language and with pictures, but it also can be the starter to a discussion about possible careers in math. 'Tis a great book for students 3rd - 6th grade.

Easy To Understand

I bought this book to read to my 6th grade math class. We had been working on perimeter and area and I was trying to explain the Pythagorean Theorem to them as an introduction to what they would see in 7th grade. Only the "math" minds were really able to get the concept, until I read them the book. The book goes into great detail using fantastic visuals that link well to the story. The kids loved it and many more said they were now able to understand the formula. I'm even planning on showing it to my 8th grade coworker - they were having trouble understanding it as well.

it's a fun read

I teach high school math and read this book before vacation when the kids aren't keen on "doing math". They LOVE it, especially since they've been using the pythagorean theorem for years.

Pythagoras made easy!

This is probably the most enjoyable way I have come across to teach Pythagorean Theorem to my children. It's one of those special books which children will read without realising they are learning a mathematical concept. Highly recommended to teachers and parents grappling with this sometimes difficult topic!