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The Action of Subtraction (Math Is Categorical) |  | Author: Brian P. Cleary
Creator: Brian Gable
Publisher: First Avenue Editions
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Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 253496
Media: Paperback
Edition: Reprint
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Pages: 30
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6.8 x 0.1
ISBN: 1580138438
Dewey Decimal Number: 513
EAN: 9781580138437
ASIN: 1580138438
Publication Date: September 2008
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Product Description
Brian P. Cleary and Brian Gable, author and illustrator of the best-selling Words Are CATegorical® series, bring their trademark sense of humor to the subject of subtraction, proving that sometimes, less is really more. The comical cats show young readers the basic concept of taking one number away from another. Funny illustrations and examples make learning to subtract as easy as 3, 2, 1!
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Finally, a sensible way to explain subtraction October 7, 2008
Backroads (Northern Utah)
Brian P. Cleary is pretty much the master of teaching math concepts to hyper and psychotic children. Because that is exactly what this book is--hyper and psychotic and absolutley brilliant. A couple years of teaching 1st grade math has taught me that subtraction is rather a difficult concept. Thank-you Cleary for making it somewhat easier in this bright and cheery little book that celebrates the spirit of subraction with the teaching of the concept and the jargon using plenty of hilarious examples.
A Smart and Funny Way to Introduce the Concept of Subtraction to Children May 7, 2007
Justine Olawsky (Renton, WA USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
How do I love the "CATegorical" series by Brian P. Cleary? I could add up the ways for you, but this particular book is about subtraction . . . and it's a hoot!
What is so delightful about "The Action of Subtraction" is that it presents a mathematical concept to children with both uproarious verse and witty illustrations; these work together to bring the dreariness of math into the light in a way that completely engages my four-year-old. Together with its partner book, "The Mission of Addition," Mr. Cleary and illustrator Brian Gable have contributed a true treasure trove for two foundations of mathematic education. This math-o-phobic mom appreciates that immensely.
Again, this book is about ideas. It is not a workbook or activity book in any sense. It is not a math textbook for the pre-K - K crowd. BUT, it is the kind of book that makes great storytime reading -- whether mid-day or bedtime. My child loves these books!
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