Copyright Date:
1997
Edition Date:
1997
Release Date:
07/01/97
Illustrator:
Geehan, Wayne,
Pages:
32 pages
ISBN:
Publisher: 1-570-91152-5 Perma-Bound: 0-605-00664-4
ISBN 13:
Publisher: 978-1-570-91152-1 Perma-Bound: 978-0-605-00664-5
Dewey:
516
LCCN:
97005820
Dimensions:
25 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
Horn Book
(Sun Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 1999)
Fusing geometry with Arthurian legend, this tale describes the origin of the famous Round Table. After rectangular, square, diamond, and octagonal tables fail to please King Arthur and his knights, Sir Cumference, his wife Lady Di of Ameter, and their son Radius stumble upon a fallen tree, whose cross section yields the solution. Acrylic paintings capture the setting; simple, clear diagrams reinforce the math content.
Word Count:
1,528
Reading Level:
4.3
Interest Level:
2-5
Accelerated Reader:
reading level: 4.3
/ points: 0.5
/ quiz: 41651
/ grade: Lower Grades
Reading Counts!:
reading level:4.8 /
points:2.0 /
quiz:Q10453
Lexile:
AD600L
Guided Reading Level:
Q
Fountas & Pinnell:
Q
Long ago, in a land known as Camelot, there lived many knights and ladies. Their ruler was a mighty, but gracious, man named King Arthur. During many years of peace and good harvests, the people lived happily.
The trouble began when they saw the army of their neighbors to the north gathering at the border. These people, known as the Circumscribers, looked as if they might be preparing to make war. King Arthur called upon his bravest and most trusted knights to plan what to do.
The knights rode as fast as they could to the King's castle. Sir Cumference lived nearby, so his family came with him. Sir Cumference was married to Lady Di, who came from the town of Ameter.
They had a son named Radius. Radius was very small and quite young, but his keen mind and boundless energy more than made up for what he lacked in height and age.
Excerpted from Sir Cumference and the First Round Table: A Math Adventure by Cindy Neuschwander
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Join Sir Cumference, Lady Di of Ameter, and their son Radius for wordplay, puns, and problem solving in this geometry-packed math adventure.
King Arthur was a good ruler, but now he needs a good ruler. What would you do if the neighboring kingdom were threatening war? Naturally, you'd call your strongest and bravest knights together to come up with a solution. But when your conference table causes more problems than the threat of your enemy, you need expert help. Enter Sir Cumference, his wife Lady Di of Ameter, and their son Radius. With the help of the carpenter, Geo of Metry, this sharp-minded team designs the perfect table conducive to discussing the perfect plan for peace.
The first in Sir Cumference series, Sir Cumference and the First Round Table makes math fun and accessible for everyone.