Each Orange Had 8 Slices

By Paul Giganti Jr., Donald Crews (Illustrator)

Discover hidden math puzzles in everyday life and solve them with fun and creativity.

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32 pages· 586 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a world where oranges hold secrets and math is an adventure. With each slice revealing a puzzle, young readers are invited to explore multiplication and addition in a vibrant, engaging way. As you count seeds and solve problems, the colorful illustrations guide you through a playful journey of discovery. Will you uncover all the hidden math mysteries around you? This book transforms everyday objects into exciting challenges, making learning math a delightful experience for curious minds.

From the publisher

Dynamic illustrations and appealing words combine to introduce beginning math concepts and reinforce visual literacy–an exceptional introduction to mathematics. Whether shared at home or in the classroom, this picture book is a fun way to learn basic math concepts.An unusually stimulating counting book that holds appeal for a wide spectrum of ages.–Publishers WeeklyIf each orange has 8 slices and each slice has 2 seeds, then how many seeds are there in all? You’ll have fun multiplying, adding, and counting your way through the math puzzles hiding in the world all around you.Clear and colorful artwork by Donald Crews, the award-winning creator of Freight Train and Truck, gives young readers helpful hints to solve the engaging and age-appropriate word problems.The vibrant style of Crews’s gouache artwork is well matched to this exceptional introduction to mathematics.–School Library Journal

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