Roman Numerals I to MM - by Arthur Geisert (Paperback)

About the Book

With a pig farm as his abacus, Geisert uses elements of a search and count game to bring Roman numerals to life in this match-concept book. Readers can count with Roman numerals that are equated with the correct number of piglets, and practice counting other items such as hot-air balloons, gopher holes, and more. Full-color illustrations.

Book Synopsis

With a farm of pigs as his abacus, Arthur Geisert uses elements of a search and count game to bring Roman numerals to life in this unintimidating math-concept book. First, the seven Roman numerals are equated with the correct number of piglets. Then the reader may practice counting other items--hot-air balloons, gopher holes, and more--as the remarkable adventure unfolds. (And yes, there are one thousand pigs in the etching for M!)

Review Quotes

"As always, Geisert's detailed etchings reward extended perusal, and children will revel in the sheer abundance of pigs. A great lesson in Roman numerals, this book scores a certain X." Publishers Weekly, Starred --

About the Author

Arthur Geisert's unique and exquisite etchings have been widely praised and exhibited at the Chicago Institute of Art, among other museums. His work is regularly selected for the Society of Illustrators', annual Original Art exhibition, and his illustrations are now being collected by the Dubuque Museum of Art. He lives in a converted bank in Bernard, Iowa.