Patterns in Peru: An Adventure in Patterning - Hardcover

Neuschwander, Cindy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0805079548 ISBN 13: 9780805079548

Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2007

Synopsis

Matt and Bibi unravel a pattern to discover a lost city

The Zills are visiting Peru to study the mysterious lost city of Quwi when Matt and Bibi stumble into an adventure.

With only each other, their faithful dog Riley, and an unusual ancient relic to guide them, the twins must use their understanding of patterns and sequences to locate the lost city--and the way back.

This companion to Mummy Math is a pattern-packed adventure in math that's perfect for young readers.

About this title

About the Author

Cindy Neuschwander is a third-grade teacher and the author of the Sir Cumference series. She lives with her family in northern California.

Bryan Langdo is the illustrator of several books for young readers. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, Nikki.

Reviews

Grade 1–4—Twins Matt and Bibi follow up Mummy Math (Holt, 2005) with a new archaeology/math adventure. This time they accompany their scientist parents to Peru. By interpreting patterns woven into an Inca shawl, the youngsters follow clues to the Lost City of Quwi, whose location has eluded explorers for centuries. While the story defies logic and teaches little about local culture, it might serve as an introduction to classroom activities on sequence and pattern perception. Langdo's cartoonlike illustrations adequately depict patterns to decipher but do little to enliven the narrative. In fact, Matt, Bibi, and their canine companion seem oddly static even in dangerous situations. A list of suggested activities follows the story's conclusion. Jennifer Rozines Roy and Gregory Roy's Patterns in Nature (Benchmark, 2005) reinforces math concepts in a more straightforward presentation.—Kathy Piehl, Minnesota State University, Mankato
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Edition details

• Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0805079548
• ISBN 13: 9780805079548
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Langdo Bryan
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32