The Cake Problem : Equivalent and Simplified Fractions

“Entertaining, goofy illustrations, quick reviews of equivalent and simplified fractions, and a few practice problems effectively round out this fun refresher.” —Booklist

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Farmer Ed brings Sheep, Chicken, and Goat a chocolate cake. Delicious! But hold on; it’s not a circle or rectangle, like most cakes. Dividing this cake is going to be tricky. Luckily, Goat has the solution. If the cake is cut in half, Goat gets one half and Sheep and Chicken share the other half. Easy peasy, milk and cheesy! Or is there a better way?

A hilarious comic that shows how much fun math can be. For math fans and non-math fans ages 7 years and up.

As the third book in the Hilariously Simple Math series, it combines the charm of a graphic novel with the format of a picture book. Written by former math teacher and award-winning author Bill Wise, who contributed to Scholastic Math magazine for 10 years, this STEM-focused book is not only great for the classroom but also supports learning at home. With engaging illustrations, silly jokes, and lovable animal characters, it’s perfect for kids who love both math and animals. The end papers feature a summary, and examples of the mathematical concepts presented, making this a valuable resource for both education and entertainment. This book is also available in Spanish as El problema del pastel. Fracciones equivalentes y simplificadas.

Bill Wise (1958) is a retired middle school teacher who has written seven children’s books, including the award-winning biography Louis Sockalexis, Native American Baseball Pioneer. The Pigpen Problem is the first of a series of Clavis Publishing comic books that feature math concepts. As a former teacher, Bill likes to write books that are both entertaining and educational. When not writing, he enjoys spending time with his family. Bill lives in Maine, with his wife Mary Ann.

Davilyn Lynch was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, where she spent most days drawing. She grew up in an inspiring household surrounded by her father’s abstract canvasses. After the birth of her first child, she rediscovered her love of drawing. With the support of her husband and close friends, she made her dream a reality and became a fulltime illustrator. Davilyn is self-taught, allowing her passion and creativity to be her guide.