How Much Is a Million?
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

How Much Is a Million?

By Steven Kellogg (Illustrator)

Part of the Reading Rainbow Books series

Discover the magic of understanding a million, billion, and trillion with a whimsical mathematical magician.

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40 pages· 292 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Join Marvelosissimo, the mathematical magician, as he transforms the daunting world of large numbers into a playful adventure. Through vivid illustrations and engaging explanations, children will explore the concept of a million, billion, and trillion in a way that's both fun and unforgettable. How can you visualize such vast numbers? What everyday items can help you grasp these concepts? Dive into this enchanting journey and unravel the mysteries of mathematics with a touch of magic and humor. Perfect for young minds eager to see the world of numbers in a new light.

From the publisher

Mathematician David M. Schwartz and illustrator Steven Kellog join forces to knock complex numbers down to size, with some help from Mavelossissimo the Mathematical Magician. It’s a math class you’ll never forget.

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1985)
At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Words
292
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD640L
Themes & topics
Books about mathBooks about numbersBooks about first conceptsBooks about imaginationBooks about education
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
17319
Publication
Published
December 28, 2004
First published
January 1, 1985
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688099336

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