What's Your Angle, Pythagoras? - (Charlesbridge Math Adventures) by Julie Ellis (Paperback)

About the Book

Young Pythagoras can't seem to stay out of trouble. Every time he tries to help, people get angry. On a trip to Egypt, his curiosity helps him to discover the secret of the right triangle. This story is a clever introduction to the Pythagorean Theorem. Full color.

Book Synopsis

Children can test their math skills and learn the Pythagorean Theorem alongside young Pythagoras in this STEM adventure. Pythagoras' curiosity takes him from Samos to Alexandria, where he meets a builder named Neferheperhersekeper, who introduces him to the right angle. While building, Pythagoras uses geometry to learn how to measure angles and discovers all he needs to know about right triangles. With playful puns and wordplay Ellis creates the perfect STEM/STEAM resource for introducing young readers to a fundamental mathematical equation. A fun and accessible way to get young minds asking "what's your angle?".

About the Author

Julie Ellis is the author of many books for children, including PYTHAGORAS AND THE RATIOS. She wrote WHAT'S YOUR ANGLE, PYTHAGORAS? to show her daughter the uses of the Pythagorean Theorem. Julie lives in New Zealand.