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Pythagoras and the Ratios
A Math Adventure
By Ellis, Julie & Peacock, Phyllis Hornung
- ISBN
- 978-1-57091-776-9
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge Publishing
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 2010
Gr 4-7 This picture-book introduction to ratio and proportion also explains the connection between math and music through a story featuring young Pythagoras and his family. Preoccupied by mathematical problems, the protagonist is constantly in trouble with his parents for neglecting his chores. When his cousin Octavius offends everyone's ears with the dissonant pipes he is practicing for an upcoming music contest, the young mathematician hears a challenge....Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
Neglecting his chores, young Pythagoras helps tune his cousins' lyres and pipes by using a mathematical ratio that yields har...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
