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Arithme-tickle, an even number of odd riddle-rhymes, J. Patrick Lewis ; illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz

Label
Arithme-tickle, an even number of odd riddle-rhymes, J. Patrick Lewis ; illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Arithme-tickle
Oclc number
47056287
Responsibility statement
J. Patrick Lewis ; illustrated by Frank Remkiewicz
Sub title
an even number of odd riddle-rhymes
Summary
Rhyming text and illustrations present a variety of math problems. Who knew math could be so fun? These 18 zany rhyming riddles involve addition, subtraction, and simple multiplication to calculate everything from poodle weights to travel time. And for anyone who's stumped, the answers are included in mirror -writing below each riddle
Table Of Contents
Mailman for the 92-story building -- Regular riddle -- Going to Kalamazoo -- How to hand-le a horse -- How to weigh your poodle -- Sailing a bathtub -- Jumping on the moon -- Finger play -- Polka-dot pajama bird -- Arithme-riddles -- How many coconuts? -- Gas: $1.00 a gallon -- Early one morning -- Your average cow -- Thomasina's eggs -- Tortoise and the hare -- Pardon my yardstick -- Cat and dog letters -- Plus and minus
Target audience
primary
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