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Blockhead - by  Joseph D'Agnese (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

Blockhead - by Joseph D'Agnese (Hardcover)

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Highlights

  • As a young boy in medieval Italy, Leonardo Fibonacci thought about numbers day and night.
  • 6-9 Years
  • 11.26" x 8.88" Hardcover
  • 40 Pages
  • Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography

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About the Book



As a young boy in medieval Italy, Leonardo Fibonacci thought about numbers night and day. He was such a daydreamer that people called him a blockhead. However, when he grows up, he becomes a brilliant mathematician who discovers the Fibonacci sequence. Full color.



Book Synopsis



As a young boy in medieval Italy, Leonardo Fibonacci thought about numbers day and night. He was such a daydreamer that people called him a blockhead.

When Leonardo grew up and traveled the world, he was inspired by the numbers used in different countries. Then he realized that many things in nature, from the number of petals on a flower to the spiral of a nautilus shell, seem to follow a certain pattern. The boy who was once teased for being a blockhead had discovered what came to be known as the Fibonacci Sequence!

Blockhead is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.



Review Quotes




"Charming and accessible..." --The New York Times Book Review

"* The lively text includes touches of humor; Emperor Frederick called him 'one smart cookie.' O'Brien's signature illustrations textured with thin lines re-create a medieval setting." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Math lover or not, readers should succumb to the charms of this highly entertaining biography of medieval mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci." --Publishers Weekly

"D'Agnese's introduction to medieval Europe's greatest mathematician offers both a coherent biographical account--spun, with some invented details, from very sketchy historical records--and the clearest explanation to date for younger readers of the numerical sequence that is found throughout nature and still bears his name." --Booklist

"This lighthearted introduction to Fibonacci's ideas will inspire young math lovers and perhaps point them toward more scholarly explorations." --School Library Journal

"[An] engaging, kid-friendly look at Fibonacci and his eponymous numerical sequence... The book has some clever tongue-in-cheek humor, and D'Agnese does readers a favor by clearly explaining Fibonacci's breeding rabbits scenario... Throughout the book, O'Brien's illustrations are textured with swirls and spirals--a whimsical homage to the man who discovered, as he believed, 'the numbers Mother Nature uses to order the universe.'" --Horn Book

"Young listeners should get the gist of Fibonacci's work, and they can test their skills at identifying numbers in the Fibonacci sequence by looking for examples tucked throughout the artwork." --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books




About the Author



Joseph D'Agnese is a writer and journalist who lives in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Though he writes about the Middle Ages, he considers himself a Renaissance man.

John O'Brien is a frequent contributor to The New Yorker and has illustrated many popular children's books, including Did Dinosaurs Eat Pizza and This is Baseball.

Dimensions (Overall): 11.26 Inches (H) x 8.88 Inches (W) x .35 Inches (D)
Weight: .97 Pounds
Suggested Age: 6-9 Years
Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages: 40
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Theme: Science & Technology
Format: Hardcover
Author: Joseph D'Agnese
Language: English
Street Date: March 30, 2010
TCIN: 1002294408
UPC: 9780805063059
Item Number (DPCI): 247-37-0872
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.35 inches length x 8.88 inches width x 11.26 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.97 pounds
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Q: What kind of illustrations can readers expect?

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  • A: Readers can expect colorful illustrations with whimsical textures, reflecting Fibonacci's mathematical ideas throughout the book.

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Q: Who illustrated the book 'Blockhead'?

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  • A: The book is illustrated by John O'Brien, who is known for his vibrant and imaginative artwork.

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Q: What style is the book written in?

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  • A: The book is written in a lively and accessible style, blending humor with educational content about Fibonacci.

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Q: What is the primary theme of this book?

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  • A: The primary theme is the exploration of mathematics, specifically the Fibonacci sequence and its significance in nature.

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Q: Is this book suitable for young readers?

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  • A: Yes, it is targeted towards children ages 6-9, making it ideal for young readers interested in math.

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