Usha and the Big Digger

Written by Amitha Jagannath Knight · Illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat

Part of the Storytelling Math series

Three kids see different constellations. Who's right?

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32 pages· AD360L

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Sisters Usha and Aarti gaze at the stars, each seeing a different shape—Aarti spots the Big Dipper, Usha sees a Big Digger, and cousin Gloria finds a Big Kite. Can they all be correct? This playful tale introduces young readers to geometry and spatial relationships through the eyes of Indian American characters. As they explore the night sky, they learn about diverse perspectives and the magic of storytelling. Join them on a journey that celebrates math in everyday life, sparking curiosity and wonder in the world around us.

From the publisher

Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling! When sisters Usha and Aarti look up at the stars, they see different things. Aarti sees the Big Dipper, but Usha sees the Big DIGGER. And cousin Gloria sees the Big Kite! Could they all be right? A playful introduction to geometry and spatial relationships, featuring Indian American characters and a note about cultures and constellations. Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.

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