
The Solvers Book #2: The Shrinking Setback
A Math Graphic Novel: Learn Fractions and Decimals!
Jon Chad(Author)
Workman Children's (Publisher)
Published on 29. February 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-5235-1277-5 (ISBN)
Description
In this graphic novel series, a crew of crime-fighting kid superheroes teach readers ages 8 and up foundational math skills, such as fractions and decimals, as they battle their evil nemesis, Null Void. All math concepts are presented with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions and tons of superhero themed visual examples.
When The Solvers accidentally drink a shrinking potion, the pint-sized superheroes must learn all about fractions and decimals to mix an antidote and stop supervillain Null Void from taking over the city! Throughout the action-packed narrative, clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrated, superhero-themed examples introduce readers to fractions and decimals and then teach how to add, subtract, multiply and divide them, in a super easy-to-understand way.
Full of helpful math instruction that aligns with national math standards-and epic superhero action-the second instalment of this graphic learning series is perfect for the reader who loves math, the reader who hates math, the reader who needs a refresher, and the superhero enthusiast. Written by a seasoned comics artist and vetted by a math teacher, this is a brand-new way to get your child excited about math!
When The Solvers accidentally drink a shrinking potion, the pint-sized superheroes must learn all about fractions and decimals to mix an antidote and stop supervillain Null Void from taking over the city! Throughout the action-packed narrative, clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrated, superhero-themed examples introduce readers to fractions and decimals and then teach how to add, subtract, multiply and divide them, in a super easy-to-understand way.
Full of helpful math instruction that aligns with national math standards-and epic superhero action-the second instalment of this graphic learning series is perfect for the reader who loves math, the reader who hates math, the reader who needs a refresher, and the superhero enthusiast. Written by a seasoned comics artist and vetted by a math teacher, this is a brand-new way to get your child excited about math!
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Workman Publishing
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
full-color illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 214 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
299 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-5235-1277-5 (9781523512775)
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Person
Jon Chad was born and raised in Vermont but now lives with his wife and daughter in Sacramento, CA where he is obsessed with giant robots, pinball, screen-printing, and bookmaking. He is the author of Leo Geo, Science Comics: Volcanoes, Science Comics: The Periodic Table, PINBALL: The Graphic History of the Silver Ball, and the illustrator of Science Comics: Solar System.