Equal Shmequal
Equal Shmequal by Virginia Kroll is an illustrated book published by Charlesbridge Publishing on July 1, 2005. This 32-page work is presented in English and explores the concept of equality through a playful tug-of-war game among Mouse and her friends. As they attempt to form balanced teams, the story introduces readers to everyday math concepts, particularly focusing on how to achieve equality through measurement.
In this engaging narrative, Mouse grapples with the challenge of creating equal teams, ultimately discovering that mathematical thinking can provide solutions. The book features vibrant illustrations that bring to life Mouse and her animal companions as they measure and equalize their teams based on size, weight, and effort. Equal Shmequal serves as a valuable resource for young readers, highlighting the practical applications of mathematics in problem-solving and making it a fitting addition to any STEM or STEAM collection.
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Mouse and her friends want to play tug-of-war, but they’ll need to use some everyday math to figure out how to make teams that are equal. As Mouse looks at various solutions she is not sure what it means to be equal. Nothing works until Mouse starts to think about it mathematically and divides the teams based on weight. Wonderful illustrations capture Mouse and her animal friends from whiskers to tails as they work to measure and equalize their teams based on size, weight, and effort. A perfect addition to any STEM/STEAM collection that shows readers how math can be used in everyday problem solving.
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