The Greedy Triangle (Brainy Day Books)

Burns, Marilyn; Silveria, Gordon [Illustrator]

ISBN 10: 0590489917 / ISBN 13: 9780590489911

Published by Scholastic Press, 1995

Seller Inventory # 0590489917-3-20572435

Synopsis:

The concept of angles and shapes takes on a fun twist when a triangle decides he wants to add more angles to his shape and eventually realizes that his desire to be something else can have unexpected results.

About the Author:

Author and math teacher Marilyn Burns is noted for her many books that instill an interest and enthusiasm for mathematics into her school-age readers. Her books use traditional and original literature to address mathematical concepts. In addition to her instructive children’s books Marilyn is the author of many books for teachers. She has also written books for children about food, time, and Hanukkah. She says that her writing career began as a ?fluke” when a friend asked her to write a book about math. This was the jumping off point for her literary career, during which she has written about a dozen books for children and the same number for teachers. She currently gives lectures and lessons in schools. Burns was born in 1941 and resides in Sausalito, CA.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Greedy Triangle (Brainy Day Books)
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Silveria, Gordon
Condition: Good