Fractions in Disguise: A Math Adventure (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781570917745)

Equal parts action and humor add up to a wholly entertaining introduction to simplifying fractions, in this one-of-a-kind math picture book story.

When a valuable fraction goes missing, George Cornelius Factor (a.k.a. GCF) vows to track it down. Knowing that the villainous Dr. Brok likes to disguise his ill-gotten fractions, G.C.F. invents a Reducer--half ray gun, half calculator-- that strips away the disguise, reducing the fraction to its lowest common denominator and revealing its true form. With the Reducer in hand, George seeks out Dr. Brok in hopes of retrieving the missing fraction.

David Clark's illustrations are packed with humorous details as well as clearly defined fractions and their corresponding reduction equations.

Author: Edward Einhorn
ISBN-10: 1570917744
ISBN-13: 9781570917745
Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/25/2014
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.30h x 8.30w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 166760 / Fractions in Disguise: A Math Adventure


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 12/23/2013 pg. 54
Booklist 02/01/2014 pg. 52
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2014 pg. 95
School Library Journal 03/01/2014 pg. 172
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 - Recommended, Satisfactory