Bøker av Bill Wise

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!

"A practical and entertaining introduction to plane geometry" - Kirkus ReviewsA CBC Book's August Hot Off the Press title!Join Farmer Ed and his perplexed animals as they face a puzzling task: constructing a pen for the pigs. With furrowed brows and scratching heads, they ponder where to begin. Luckily, Sheep steps up, armed with math skills to crack the problem wide open. But wait—do the others possess hidden mathematical talents as well, or is the problem doomed to never be solved? Join this crazy bunch as you discover different mathematical solutions and learn more about area and surface calculations.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.Whether for classroom use, library reference, or cozy reading sessions at home, this STEM book is a must-have addition to any collection. Plus, the endpapers feature invaluable summaries and examples to teach and learn about math, covering essential topics like area and surface calculations.Join Farmer Ed's hilarious crew on a mathematical journey like no other, where humor and problem-solving go hand in hand. Get ready to discover the joy of math in action!Learn about area and surface calculations in this side-splitting, educational comic that proves math is more fun than ever!Tailored for children aged 7 years and up, regardless of their affinity for numbers.

Two young small-town teenage boys decide to have a day of adventure, which includes swimming, fishing, eating out, taking a bicycle trip to a nearby town, and watching a movie. They wind up being distracted by two young women who trick them into following them. From this, they wind up in a situation where four or five hours of a day just go missing, and they cannot explain how this happened. For some reason, they also notice a change in their behavior that seems to make no sense to them or anyone else they know. Eventually, they are contacted by several people who claim to be trying to help them. This causes them to get into a lot of dangerous and complicated situations, which also cause them to contact a number of other people. The story involves youthful ignorance, mistrust, and overtrust, and boys discovering a world that contains extreme treachery and selfishness but also extreme integrity, self-sacrifice, and courage. The boys must learn who to trust and what to trust, who not to trust and what not to trust, as they find themselves involved in the long war between good and evil. They are caught between these two forces, and even though they have previously known about this historic conflict, they will now learn just how severe it really is. While this story is fiction, it involves many topics that are very real.

With its irresistible rhyme, plus a fun counting element, this picture book will become every truck-loving toddler's favourite.