The Pigpen Problem. How to Calculate Area and Perimeter (Hilariously Simple Math.) - Hardcover

Wise, Bill

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 160537864X ISBN 13: 9781605378640

Publisher: Clavis, 2024

Synopsis

"A practical and entertaining introduction to plane geometry" - Kirkus Reviews

A CBC Book's August Hot Off the Press title!

Join Farmer Ed and his perplexed animals as they face a puzzling task: constructing a pen for the pigs. With furrowed brows and scratching heads, they wonder: How will they even begin? Sheep steps up with her impressive math skills, but does the rest of the crew know what to do? Or will the pigs run amok forever? Join this crazy bunch as you discover different mathematical solutions and learn more about area and surface calculations.

Crafted by a former math teacher and esteemed award-winning author, this comic offers a delightful blend of humor and practical math application. With contributions to Scholastic MATH magazine spanning from 2002 to 2012, the author brings a wealth of expertise to every panel.

Whether for classroom use, library reference, or cozy reading sessions at home, this STEM book is a must-have addition to any collection. Plus, the endpapers feature invaluable summaries and examples to teach and learn about math, covering essential topics like area and surface calculations.

Get ready to discover the joy of math in action! Learn about area and surface calculations in this side-splitting, educational comic that proves math is more fun than ever! Tailored for children aged 7 years and up, regardless of their affinity for numbers.

About this title

About the Authors

Bill Wise (1958) is a retired middle school teacher who has written seven children’s books, including the award-winning biography Louis Sockalexis, Native American Baseball Pioneer. The Pigpen Problem is the first of a series of Clavis Publishing comic books that feature math concepts. As a former teacher, Bill likes to write books that are both entertaining and educational. When not writing, he enjoys spending time with his family. Bill lives in Gorham, Maine, with his wife Mary Ann.

Davilyn Lynch was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, where she would spend most days drawing, escaping into a world of creativity and wonder. She grew up in an inspiring household surrounded by her father’s abstract canvasses on every wall. After the distractions of life, it wasn’t until her first child came along that she rediscovered her love of drawing and decided to make it a major part of her life. With the help and support of her husband and close friends she was able to make her dream a reality and became a children’s book illustrator. Being born biracial, (Filipino and Caucasian) Davilyn grew up in a community that was predominantly white and suffered discrimination due to others seeing her as ‘different’. Davilyn wants to make sure she sends a positive message to young readers through her character illustrations that diversity among children and families is completely normal. Davilyn is self-taught, letting her passion and creativity be her guide in the picture books she works on.

From the Back Cover

When Farmer Ed tells the animals to build a pen for the pigs, they scratch their heads. How will they even begin? Sheep steps up with his impressive math skills, but does the rest of the crew know what to do? Or will the pigs run amok forever? Get ready to laugh as the animals get creative and work the problem together.

A hilarious comic that shows how much fun math can be. For math fans and non-math fans, ages 7 years and up.

Edition details

• Publisher: Clavis
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 160537864X
• ISBN 13: 9781605378640
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Lynch Davilyn
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 40