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A CBC Book's August Hot Off the Press title!"Speech bubbles provide a challenging vehicle for lengthy explanations about the positioning of clock hands, but Wise otherwise keeps the countdown moving with wordplay-filled banter. Against pale-colored backdrops, Lynch’s panels amplify the story’s over-the-top style via the googly eyed characters’ antics." - Publishers WeeklyCluck, cluck . . . Clock, clock . . . Chicken can’t tell time. That’s why he was late to a meeting, and now Farmer Ed is sending some guy named Brutus to “teach him a lesson.” Help! Sheep has an idea: Chicken just needs to learn how to tell time. Goat has a different idea: Chicken needs to learn karate, wear a disguise, or move to the North Pole. Hmm . . . Which plan will work? Spoiler alert! The one that involves some math!
Crafted by former math teacher and award-winning author
Bill Wise, this comic offers a delightful blend of humor and practical math application. With contributions to Scholastic MATH magazine spanning from 2002 to 2012,
Bill Wise brings a wealth of expertise to every panel.
This STEM book is a valuable resource for classrooms, libraries, and even cozy reading sessions at home. Plus, with endpapers featuring concise summaries of key topics like analog versus digital clocks, the learning experience extends far beyond the final page.
The Clock Problem is also available in Spanish as
El problema del reloj: ¿qué hora es?Introducing an uproariously entertaining and educational comic that brings the joy of mathematics to life while learning how to tell time! Perfect for children aged 7 years and up, whether they're math enthusiasts or need a little convincing.
About the author
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 Gorham, Maine, with his wife Mary Ann.
Summary
Introducing an uproariously entertaining and educational comic that brings the joy of mathematics to life while learning how to tell time! Perfect for children aged 7 years and up, whether they're math enthusiasts or need a little convincing. "Cluck, cluck . . . Clock, clock . . ." Chicken's timekeeping skills leave much to be desired and as result, Chicken is late to an important meeting! Now, Brutus is determined to teach him a lesson. But fear not! Sheep has a brilliant idea: teach Chicken how to tell time. However, Goat has a different idea: perhaps Chicken needs to master karate, don a disguise, or relocate to the North Pole. The suspense mounts as readers wonder: which of these funny plans will work? Spoiler alert! The one that involves some math!
Crafted by a former math teacher and esteemed award-winning author, this comic offers a delightful blend of humor and practical math application. With contributions to Scholastic MATH magazine spanning from 2002 to 2012, the author brings a wealth of expertise to every panel.
This STEM book isn't just for laughs—it's a valuable resource for classrooms, libraries, and even cozy reading sessions at home. Plus, with endpapers featuring concise summaries of key topics like analog versus digital clocks, the learning experience extends far beyond the final page.
Dive into the world of numbers with Chicken, Sheep, and Goat, and discover the magic of mathematics in action!
Foreword
- National Publicity campaign
- IndieBound/Advance Access copies available for indie booksellers
- NetGalley featured title
- Edelweiss DRC
- Newsletter feature
- Social media campaign across all platforms
- Heavy industry specific advertising campaigns
- Promotions at ALA Annual
- Submission to relevant awards
- Lexile Levelling, Guided Reading Levels provided
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