David A. Adler taught math for eight years. In that time he learned
many things from his students -- including the fact that they
thought fractions were hard. So he decided to prove that learning
how to work with fractions is not only easy, but also fun! He lives
with his family on Long Island. You can learn more about him at
www. davidaadler.com.
Edward Miller loves to make concepts clear to kids and has
demonstrated that in his previous nonfiction books. School Library
Journal praised his Alphabeep: A Zipping, Zooming ABC by Debora
Pearson as "stunningly illustrated." He lives in New York City. You
can visit his website at www.edmiller.com.
A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
"Adler tackles yet another difficult math concept using simple
language and an excellent comparison. . . . a 'valuable' look at
place value."—Kirkus Reviews
"Miller's vibrant digitally created illustrations add humor, and
the endpapers depict a brightly colored, eye-catching chart. This
fun and simple explanation of place value provides a strong
introduction for young readers."—School Library Journal
"The text is informative, clear, and, most important, kid friendly
. . . "—Booklist
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