Book details
A Fly on the Ceiling (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4)
Description
Recognized as the father of analytic geometry, René Descartes was a French mathematician and philosopher. Kids will love this funny and very accessible tale - based on one of math's greatest myths - about the man who popularized the Cartesian system of coordinates.
Age
6-10
Text complexity
developing
Length
48 pages
Why to read
- Builds Math Confidence: 'A Fly on the Ceiling' is designed to make math concepts more accessible and less intimidating for young readers, helping to build their confidence in math through an engaging story.
- Enhances Problem-Solving Skills: The book introduces basic geometry and mapping in a fun and interactive way, encouraging children to develop their problem-solving skills as they follow the story.
- Supports Reading Development: As a Step-Into-Reading, Step 4 book, it is tailored for newly independent readers, helping them to improve their reading fluency and comprehension with a story that holds their interest.
- Encourages a Love for Learning: By combining storytelling with educational content, 'A Fly on the Ceiling' helps to foster a love for learning, showing children that discovering new concepts can be an exciting adventure.