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Cindy Neuschwander

    Cindy Neuschwander se věnuje psaní knih od roku 1994. Zpočátku využívala ve svých třídách matematickou literaturu, ale zjistila, že dostupných titulů je málo, a proto začala psát vlastní. Její díla se zaměřují na využití literatury v matematice, aby podpořila zájem a porozumění u mladých čtenářů. Klade důraz na to, aby její knihy byly nejen vzdělávací, ale i poutavé a inspirovaly k dalšímu objevování světa čísel a logiky.

    Sir Cumference And The First Round Table
    Sir Cumference And The Dragon Of Pi
    Sir Cumference And The Isle Of Immeter
    Sir Cumference and the Great Knight of Angleland
    Mummy Math: An Adventure in Geometry
    Sir Cumference And The Off-The-Charts Dessert
    • 2023

      The story follows Lady Di of Ameter and Percilla Centwell as they navigate a mishap involving their geese during a delivery. To ensure fairness despite the loss, they cleverly employ percentages to divide the remaining geese among the recipients. This tale combines elements of problem-solving and mathematical concepts within a charming narrative, highlighting themes of resourcefulness and equity.

      Sir Cumference and the 100 PerCent Goose Chase
    • 2020

      Part of the popular Sir Cumference series! Baker Pia is back with a handy way of counting by tens and fractions in this fun introduction to the decimal system. This time the focus is back on Pia of Chartres from Sir Cumference and the Off-the-Charts Dessert. She is kidnapped by a family of ogres--Tentt, the father, Hoondrit, the mother, and their ten daughters, Una to Decima. Pia is asked to help the ogres prepare a feast for a large celebration, which will involve tens, hundreds, even thousands of pieces of dessert! Readers will learn about place value and the decimal system of notation in this latest medieval math adventure. The endnote includes a diagram with place names.

      Sir Cumference Gets Decima's Point
    • 2015

      Sir Cumference And The Roundabout Battle

      • 32 stránek
      • 2 hodiny čtení
      3,8(117)Ohodnotit

      Join Sir Cumference and the gang for more wordplay, puns, and problem solving in the clever math adventure that introduces readers to the concept of rounding numbers. When Steward Edmund Rounds and Sir Cumference notice that there are strangers camped nearby, Rounds II decides to investigate despite being involved with the task of learning how to make accurate counts of the castle's stores of food, supplies, and weaponry. When he reports back that an enemy is lying in wait, everyone moves quickly to defend the castle. But wait! Will Rounds II be able to figure out how many bows and arrows they have to create an appropriate battle plan? Using rounding techniques to figure out the totals more quickly, Rounds II is just in time to help stave off a potentially disastrous attack. Readers will love making the rounds with Rounds II and the gang in this new installment of the Sir Cumference series that makes math fun and accessible for all.

      Sir Cumference And The Roundabout Battle
    • 2013

      When Sir Cumference and Lady Di of Ameter invite two bakers to compete for the honor of baking the annual Harvest Sweet, the bakers must figure out a way to chart whose treats are the favorites.

      Sir Cumference And The Off-The-Charts Dessert
    • 2012

      For fans of the Sir Cumference series with coordinate geometry on their mind, here is the seventh installment in this fun look at math and language. While riding through the forests of Angleland, cousins Per and Radius realize they are lost and are desperate for a map to guide them home. Soon they come across a mysterious house in the hills. Inside they find a map to a treasure belonging to Xaxon Yellowbearyd, the fiercest Viking warrior of his time. Per and Radius must decode the strange numbered grid on the map, while trying to steer clear of the pack of bungling bandits who are on their tail. Will they find the treasure in time? Cindy Neuschwander delivers yet another intriguing math adventure featuring the well-known characters of Angleland. Readers will enjoy following Per and Radius in their quest while learning how coordinate geometry relates to everyday life. Wayne Geehan’s beautiful illustrations offer a bit of comic relief, while also clearly demonstrating the concepts explored in the story.

      Sir Cumference and the Viking's Map
    • 2010

      When young Per visits her uncle Sir Cumference and his family, she learns how to play the game, "Inners and Edges." After she finds a clue linking the game to the mysterious castle on the island of Immeter, she must figure out how to find the perimeter and area of a circle to unlock the island's secret.Math skills taught include finding the area and perimeter of a rectangle and a circle. Introduces an underlying concept of calculus -- using straight lines to measure curves.

      Sir Cumference And The Isle Of Immeter
    • 2010

      Join Sir Cumference for wordplay, puns, and problem solving in this entertaining, medieval math adventure story about radius and the number Pi. This time the math adventure is centered around a potion that changes Sir Cumference into a fire-breathing dragon. Can Radius change him back? Join Radius on his quest through the castle to solve a riddle that will reveal the cure. It lies in discovering the magic number that is the same for all circles. The second in Sir Cumference series, Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi makes math fun and accessible for everyone.

      Sir Cumference And The Dragon Of Pi
    • 2010

      Sir Cumference And The Sword In The Cone

      • 32 stránek
      • 2 hodiny čtení
      4,1(522)Ohodnotit

      A funny and pun-filled retelling of “The Sword and Stone” that introduces readers to mathematical angles. King Arthur has hidden his sword, Edgecalibur and issued a challenge to the knights. The first knight to find the sword will be the next king. Can Sir Cumference and Lady Di point Radius's best friend, Vertex in the right direction? Will Vertex's sharp thinking give him the edge? Join Sir Cumference, Lady Di of Ameter, and their son, Radius, in this new adventure where they race to help Vertex find the sword and discover the secrets of cubes, pyramids, cylinders, and cones.

      Sir Cumference And The Sword In The Cone
    • 2009

      Mummy Math: An Adventure in Geometry

      • 32 stránek
      • 2 hodiny čtení
      4,2(44)Ohodnotit

      Adventure unfolds as Matt, Bibi, and their dog Riley discover a hidden passageway, only to have the door slam shut behind them. The trio embarks on an unexpected journey, filled with mystery and excitement, as they navigate the challenges of their new surroundings. Their bond and teamwork are tested as they seek a way back home, making this tale a thrilling exploration of friendship and bravery in the face of the unknown.

      Mummy Math: An Adventure in Geometry
    • 2009

      Join Sir Cumference and the gang for more wordplay, puns, and problem solving in the clever math adventure about place-value and counting by tens. Sir Cumference and Lady Di planned a surprise birthday party for King Arthur, but they didn’t expect so many guests to show up. How many lunches will they need? And with more guests arriving by the minute, what about dinner? Sir Cumference and Lady Di count guests by tens, hundreds, and even thousands to help young readers learn place-value. Fans will love this new installment of the Sir Cumference series that makes math fun and accessible for all.

      Sir Cumference And All The King's Tens