Roman Numerals I to MM: Liber De Difficillimo Computando Numerum

By Arthur Geisert

Book Overview

With a farm of pigs as his abacus, Arthur Geisert uses elements of a search and count game to bring Roman numerals to life in this unintimidating math-concept book. First, the seven Roman numerals are equated with the correct number of piglets. Then the reader may practice counting other items--hot-air balloons, gopher holes, and more--as the remarkable adventure unfolds. (And yes, there are one thousand pigs in the etching for M!) This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0618153217
• ISBN13: 9780618153213
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Clarion Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.1" x 9.8"

Customer Reviews

We LOVE this book!!!

I barely remember learning Roman numerals in school, and I'd forgotten most of what I learned, so when I needed to teach my own children I looked for a book that would make it fun for all of us. This book had us giggling with delight as we pointed out tiny details in the amazing pictures. In fact, the illustrations are so cute I'm thinking of buying a second copy so I can cut it up and frame some of them. This is a book you...

Math is fun!!

I've always been in love with math, and I'm so tickled to see a book that teaches Roman numerals in such a delightful (yet thorough) way. Precious precious book!!! Patti the Crosspatch Pig :@)

A fun way to learn and review Roman numerals.

My five year old has enjoyed this book several times from the library. The pictures are unusual for children's books and appeal to his love of detail, much as the Where's Waldo books. The introduction to the numerals is very paced and certainly helped me understand them better than ever. If your child is fascinated with math, numbers or counting they will love this book!