Sir Cumference and the Isle of Immeter (Math Adventures) by Cindy Neuschwander Paperback Book

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Rent Sir Cumference and the Isle of Immeter (Math Adventures)

Author: Cindy Neuschwander

Format: Quality Paperback

Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing

Published: Jul 2006

Genre: Children & Young Adults Fiction - Science & Technology - Mathematics

Retail Price: $7.99

Ages: 09 - 12

Pages: 32

Synopsis

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.

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