The Fly on the Ceiling: A Math Reader (Step into Reading) - Softcover

Book 6 of 35: Step into Reading

Glass, Julie

 
9780679886075: The Fly on the Ceiling: A Math Reader (Step into Reading)

Synopsis

That is one pesky fly! Kids will love this funny and very accessible myth about the real-life historical figure who popularized the Cartesian system of coordinates. You won't believe how he did it!

Recognized as the father of analytic geometry, René Descartes was a French mathematician and philosopher. So how could a fly lead to an important math discovery? Read this imaginative Step 4 and find out!

Step 4 Readers use challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs to tell exciting stories. For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.

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About the Author

DR. JULIE GLASS is a professor and Chair of the Mathematics department at California State East Bay. She lives in California with her family.

From the Back Cover

Recognized as the father of analytic geometry, Rene Descartes was a French mathematician and philosopher. Kids will love this funny and very accessible tale - based on one of math's greatest myths - about the man who popularized the Cartesion system of coordinates.

From the Inside Flap

Recognized as the father of analytic geometry, René Descartes was a French mathematician and philosopher. Kids will love this funny and very accessible tale - based on one of math's greatest myths - about the man who popularized the Cartesion system of coordinates.

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