Sir Cumference and the First Round Table - Hardcover

Neuschwander, Cindy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1570911606 ISBN 13: 9781570911606

Publisher: Charlesbridge, 1997

Synopsis

Join Sir Cumference, Lady Di of Ameter, and their son Radius for wordplay, puns, and problem solving in this geometry-packed math adventure.

King Arthur was a good ruler, but now he needs a good ruler. What would you do if the neighboring kingdom were threatening war? Naturally, you'd call your strongest and bravest knights together to come up with a solution. But when your conference table causes more problems than the threat of your enemy, you need expert help. Enter Sir Cumference, his wife Lady Di of Ameter, and their son Radius. With the help of the carpenter, Geo of Metry, this sharp-minded team designs the perfect table conducive to discussing the perfect plan for peace.

The first in Sir Cumference series, Sir Cumference and the First Round Table makes math fun and accessible for everyone.

About this title

About the Author

Cindy Neuschwander is an elementary school teacher who loves teaching math. She also enjoys traveling, reading, and writing stories. She thought up Sir Cumference while visiting medieval castles in England, where she used to live. Cindy is a native Californian born in San Diego, but she has lived in many places, including Hawaii, Austria, and Germany. She currently lives in Pleasanton, California.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

Long ago, in a land known as Camelot, there lived many knights and ladies. Their ruler was a mighty, but gracious, man named King Arthur. During many years of peace and good harvests, the people lived happily.
            The trouble began when they saw the army of their neighbors to the north gathering at the border. These people, known as the Circumscribers, looked as if they might be preparing to make war. King Arthur called upon his bravest and most trusted knights to plan what to do.
            The knights rode as fast as they could to the King’s castle. Sir Cumference lived nearby, so his family came with him. Sir Cumference was married to Lady Di, who came from the town of Ameter.
            They had a son named Radius. Radius was very small and quite young, but his keen mind and boundless energy more than made up for what he lacked in height and age.

Edition details

• Publisher: Charlesbridge
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1570911606
• ISBN 13: 9781570911606
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Geehan Wayne
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32