The Fly on the Ceiling
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 1998 · Est. 12 min read

The Fly on the Ceiling

Written by Julie Glass · Illustrated by Richard Walz

Discover the myth behind Descartes' revolutionary coordinate system.

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48 pages· 1,023 words· Est. 12 min read· 560L
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Bookroo's summary

Join René Descartes on a whimsical journey as he navigates the myths surrounding his groundbreaking Cartesian coordinate system. This tale blends humor with history, unraveling the mysteries of analytic geometry.

From the publisher

Recognized as the father of analytic geometry, René Descartes was aFrench mathematician and philosopher. Kids will love this funny and veryaccessible tale - based on one of math’s greatest myths - about the man whopopularized the Cartesion system of coordinates.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Words
1,023
Reading age
7–9
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
560L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
2464
Publication
Published
May 19, 1998
First published
January 1, 1998
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780679886075
LCCN
2003012538
OCLC
815739682

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