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The Penny Pot

by Stuart J. Murphy · 1998

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Stuart J. Murphy travels all over the United States talking to thousands of kids. And you'll never believe what they talk about: MATH! Stuart shows kids that they use math every day — to share a pizza, spend their allowance, and even sort socks. Stuart writes funny stories about math — andif you read his books, you'll start to see the fun in math, too.

Themes
wealthwealthMore like thisLess of thisimaginationimaginationMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1990s1990sMore like thisLess of this
Subject
sciencescienceMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 40 pages

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