Author/Illustrator: Bruce GoldstonePublisher/Place of Publication/Date: Henry Holt and Company; New York; 2006
Price: $16.19
ISBN-13: 978-0-8050-7446-8
ISBN-10: 0-8050-7446-5
Dewey: 519.5
Reading Level: Follett - 3.0
Brief Description of Content: Beautiful photographs help illustrate the concept of estimating with real-world examples.
Personal Review/Selection rationale: Excellent reviews and a unique presentation - photographs - make this an interesting choice. The book also offers suggestions for estimating other items out in the world. This is an example of a book I would buy simply based on the reviews. It has positive reviews in a diverse variety of respectable publications, as well as on a variety of websites. It will be useful for specific standards in kindergarten, first, and third grade teachers as they cover the concept of estimation.
Review Sources:
Wilson's Children 10/01/07 | School Library Journal 11/01/06 |
| Booklist 09/01/06 | New York Times 11/12/06 |
| Horn Book 04/01/07 | Kirkus Review 09/01/06 |
| Science Books & Films (A.A.A.S.) 01/01/07 |
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Standards:
MKN1-f - Estimate quantities using five and ten as a benchmark.
MIN1 - Students will estimate, model, compare, order and represent whole numbers up to 100
M3M2. Students will measure length choosing appropriate units and tools.
c. Estimate length and represent it using appropriate units.
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