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Math Curse | 
| Author: Jon Scieszka
Creator: Lane Smith
Publisher: Viking Juvenile
Category: Book
List Price: $17.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  58 reviews
Sales Rank: 4529
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 32
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 11 x 0.4
ISBN: 0670861944
EAN: 9780670861941
ASIN: 0670861944
Publication Date: October 1, 1995
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com Review
Did you ever wake up to one of those days where everything is a problem? You have 10 things to do, but only 30 minutes till the bus leaves. Is there enough time? You have 3 shirts and 2 pairs of pants -- can you make 1 good outfit? Don't worry -- it's just the Math Curse striking! An amusing book about dealing with numbers in everyday life.
Product Description
"As close to genius as one gets in a picture book."--USA Today
* An ABBY Honor Book
* ALA Notable Book
* ALA Best Books for Young Adults
* The Horn Book Fanfare
* Texas Bluebonnet Award
* Publishers Weekly Best Books of 1995
* School Library Journal Best Books of 1995
* Booklist: Editors' Choice Award
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| Customer Reviews: Read 53 more reviews...
 Perfect for the math lover in your life November 29, 2008
Math Curse is a delightful introdution to some of the most famous formulas and figures in mathematics. I've always hated math, but I was thoroughly charmed by this whimsical adventure illustrated by the incomparable Lane Smith.
For younger children, Math Curse is an excellent way to gently nurture an interest in math. Thanks to Jon Scieszka's lively text, the fundamentals of higher math are easy to understand.
Funny and Educational May 2, 2008
Jon Scieszka never disappoints when he puts out a book. We are huge fans of all of his picture books for younger children, but I believe that he has outdone himself with Math Curse. It is by far, one of my son's favorite books that we read over and over again. This is typical Scieszka humor laced with lots of cool math riddles that makes kids think and learn while laughing themselves silly all the way through the book. It's companion, Science Verse is also a great book and we are hoping that there are some other subjects at school that he can spin into another book like this one. The illustrations by Lane Smith are great as well and add an additional element of fun to the book. A must for any home library collection!
Math Curse Review September 24, 2007
The book I received was in excellent shape and arrived at my doorstep very quickly. I will be able to use this book in my classroom and have to pay for items such as this out of my own pocket. Thank you for the savings for a product in mint condition.
Math September 7, 2007
I teach math and I read this book to my class. It is one of my favorite books.
Math Curse May 23, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Have you ever had the math curse? Well, in the book Math Curse, a young boy gets put under the math curse. It all started when his teacher said, "You know, you can think of almost everything as a math problem." That got his mind turning. After that, EVERYTHING was a math problem to him. This little boy had a creative mind. 24 cupcakes, 25 students, 365 days, 52 weeks, 12 months hmm... Will this curse ever leave him alone?
This story is realistic fiction. The author, Jon Scieszka, does a wonderful job explaining every thing. It is easy to understand and to follow. I think that anyone who knows how to read would enjoy this book. Never before have I read a book quite like this one. It is almost like a Roald Dahl book, where your mind will be wondering what will happen untill the very end. Personally, I loved this book, and I am sure that you will too.
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