Book Series · 5 Books

Math Is CATegorical Books

In order from The Action of Subtraction to A Fraction's Goal — Parts of a Whole.

The Math Is CATegorical series is a set of 5 picture books by Brian P. Cleary, published between 2006 and 2011. Written for ages 4–9, most books run about 30 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1597

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2006

The Action of Subtraction

By Brian P. Cleary, Brian Gable (Illustrator)

Discover subtraction through humor and rhyme.

32 pages· 362 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

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Summary: Dive into a world where subtraction becomes fun with rhyming text and humorous examples. Learn what it means to take one number from another, and explore the playful side of math.

The complete set

Math Is CATegorical Series

5 books · Published 2006–2011

Series

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$1597

The Action of Subtraction

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2006

Discover subtraction through humor and rhyme.

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$858

How Long or How Wide?

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2007

Discover the fun in measuring length with quirky rhymes and examples.

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$1695

On the Scale, a Weighty Tale

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

Discover the playful world of weight with comical cats and quirky measurements.

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$1695

A-B-A-B-A- A Book of Pattern Play

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010

Discover patterns and solve playful puzzles.

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$1695

A Fraction's Goal — Parts of a Whole

Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2011

Discover fractions through playful rhymes and quirky illustrations.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Math Is CATegorical series?

There are 5 books in the Math Is CATegorical series. It began with The Action of Subtraction in 2006, and the newest book, A Fraction's Goal — Parts of a Whole, was published in 2011.