Reviews for Math Fables Too: Making Science Count

The average rating for Math Fables Too: Making Science Count based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2010-09-20 00:00:00 Raul Santos This book of math verse focuses on counting and grouping numbers; it is one of several Tang has written. The idea is for children to shift from concrete to abstract thinking. The verses rhyme and have rhythm. They are rich in zoological information. Each poem includes a poetic stanza in italics that reveals unique traits for the species staring in that particular fable. There is an emphasis on problem solving strategies for the animals highlighted, and each poem ends with a positive moral. The illustrations appear computer generated. They are colorful and appropriately match the numbers embedded within the text. The book includes an introductory author's note, and a concluding page of additional information about the mammals, birds, and sea-life presented in the text. The target audience is 3-7 year olds, though older students would also enjoy and benefit from its content.

Review # 2 was written on 2017-05-30 00:00:00 Edward LaRochelle Like Math Fables, this involves making numbers less than or equal to 10 as sums of two numbers, and again, the narration does the work. I liked this better than Math Fables because of the greater emphasis on facts about animals, using accessible but difficult vocab for the target age range, and the slightly improved poetry. (There was still some awkward meter, but it wasn't as common as in Math Fables.)