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The Clock Problem
How to Tell Time
Book #2 of Hilariously Simple Math
By Bill Wise
Illustrated by Davilyn Lynch
Published by Clavis Publishing
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
A CBC Book's August Hot Off the Press title!
“Speech bubbles provide a challenging vehicle for lengthy explanations about the positioning of clock hands, but Wise otherwise keeps the countdown moving with wordplay-filled banter. Against pale-colored backdrops, Lynch’s panels amplify the story’s over-the-top style via the googly eyed characters’ antics.” —Publishers Weekly
Cluck, cluck . . . Clock, clock . . . Chicken can’t tell time. That’s why he was late to a meeting, and now Farmer Ed is sending some guy named Brutus to “teach him a lesson.” Help! Sheep has an idea: Chicken just needs to learn how to tell time. Goat has a different idea: Chicken needs to learn karate, wear a disguise, or move to the North Pole. Hmm . . . Which plan will work? Spoiler alert! The one that involves some math!
Introducing an uproariously entertaining and educational comic that brings the joy of mathematics to life while learning how to tell time! Perfect for children aged 7 years and up, whether they're math enthusiasts or need a little convincing.
Crafted by former math teacher and award-winning author Bill Wise, this comic offers a delightful blend of humor and practical math application. With contributions to Scholastic MATH magazine spanning from 2002 to 2012, Bill Wise brings a wealth of expertise. This STEM book is a valuable resource for classrooms, libraries, and even cozy reading sessions at home. Plus, with endpapers featuring concise summaries of key topics like analog versus digital clocks, the learning experience extends far beyond the final page. The Clock Problem is also available in Spanish as El problema del reloj: ¿qué hora es?.
“Speech bubbles provide a challenging vehicle for lengthy explanations about the positioning of clock hands, but Wise otherwise keeps the countdown moving with wordplay-filled banter. Against pale-colored backdrops, Lynch’s panels amplify the story’s over-the-top style via the googly eyed characters’ antics.” —Publishers Weekly
Cluck, cluck . . . Clock, clock . . . Chicken can’t tell time. That’s why he was late to a meeting, and now Farmer Ed is sending some guy named Brutus to “teach him a lesson.” Help! Sheep has an idea: Chicken just needs to learn how to tell time. Goat has a different idea: Chicken needs to learn karate, wear a disguise, or move to the North Pole. Hmm . . . Which plan will work? Spoiler alert! The one that involves some math!
Introducing an uproariously entertaining and educational comic that brings the joy of mathematics to life while learning how to tell time! Perfect for children aged 7 years and up, whether they're math enthusiasts or need a little convincing.
Crafted by former math teacher and award-winning author Bill Wise, this comic offers a delightful blend of humor and practical math application. With contributions to Scholastic MATH magazine spanning from 2002 to 2012, Bill Wise brings a wealth of expertise. This STEM book is a valuable resource for classrooms, libraries, and even cozy reading sessions at home. Plus, with endpapers featuring concise summaries of key topics like analog versus digital clocks, the learning experience extends far beyond the final page. The Clock Problem is also available in Spanish as El problema del reloj: ¿qué hora es?.
About The Illustrator
Davilyn Lynch was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, where she spent most days drawing. She grew up in an inspiring household surrounded by her father’s abstract canvasses. After the birth of her first child, she rediscovered her love of drawing. With the support of her husband and close friends, she made her dream a reality and became a fulltime illustrator. Davilyn is self-taught, allowing her passion and creativity to be her guide.
Product Details
- Publisher: Clavis Publishing (October 22, 2024)
- Length: 32 pages
- ISBN13: 9798890630278
- Ages: 7 - 12
- Lexile ® GN540L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
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Raves and Reviews
Barnyard animals teach a chicken how to read analog clocks in this instructional picture book. After Chicken shows up late to meet with Farmer Ed, a letter arrives from “Brutus the Boxer,” promising to teach the fowl a lesson. Fear of reprisal proves a powerful, if questionably appropriate, motivator for Chicken, and subsequent barnyard dialogue alternates between time-telling lessons and ideas about how the bird might avoid unpleasantness. Speech bubbles provide a challenging vehicle for lengthy explanations about the positioning of clock hands, but Wise otherwise keeps the countdown moving with wordplay-filled banter. Against pale-colored backdrops, Lynch’s panels amplify the story’s over-the-top style via the googly eyed characters’ antics. Includes more about clock types and an activity. Publishing simultaneously: The Pigpen Problem. How to Calculate Area and Perimeter.
– Publishers Weekly
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Hardcover 9798890630278
The Clock Problem
How to Tell Time
Book #2 of Hilariously Simple Math
By Bill Wise
Illustrated by Davilyn Lynch
Published by Clavis Publishing
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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