The Warlord's Messengers

by Virginia Walton Pilegard

Book Overview

ACCELERATED READER PROGRAM SELECTION

"This lively story reads like a folktale with a scientific twist. It explains the math and children receive a valuable physics lesson as well. . . Debon's paintings, in pleasing earth tones and primary colors, reflect the book's humor and adventure."
-School Library Journal

"Children will enjoy both the satisfying story and the distinctive paintings, which are at their dramatic best as the wagon...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589802713
• ISBN13: 9781589802711
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4

Customer Reviews

An excellent math puzzle

Kids ages 5-8 will relish The Warlord's Messengers, the sixth in the 'warlord's Series' which uses fiction and art to introduce math concepts to kids. Each math adventure is set in ancient China and invites kids to use math skills to solve the dilemma. Here a warlord's presence is requested at the emperor's banquet in two weeks - but he's sixteen days away by horseback - can he reach the event in time? An excellent math puzzle evolves.