A Place for Zero (Charlesbridge Math Adventures)

I was very impressed with the imaginative way in which LoPresti incorporates a number of important mathematical concepts into an adventure that has children enthralled. Children are introduced to infinity through Count Infinity and the signs for multiplication and addition through the persons of the king and queen of digitaria.Moreover Zero's quest to find a place for himself is one that any child can relate to. And the clever way in which he does do this has children quite fascinated. While I read the story to my children, I used the Numberator to reinforce a few mathematical concepts --adding with 1s and 0s--and King Multiplus's attempts to multiply Zero provide a nice visual representation of what happens when you try that particular mathematical operation.I'm looking forward to buying some other Math Adventure books from Charlesbridge Press. My children and I really enjoyed this one! For anyone who enjoys the Math Adventure Books, I'd also recommend Kane Press's Math Matters series. We just finished reading Count on Pablo, and the children loved the story. Both series make math fun and relevant.

Fun read out-aloud for kids. Many things to talk over with a child.

This is the cutest book. My first graders loved it. It really helped them catch on to the value of zero. They also introduce alot of new vocabulary for students. The graphics are nice as well. It is a 32-page story, took us two days to read just get the anticipation of what would happen.

When I add zero to something it remains that number !! what a way to hold on to your identity.When I multiply something by zero -- it stays zero! Wow! zero has power!

I use this book with K-2nd graders to introduce the properties of zero in a story-like manner. The illustrations are colorful and bold, the text is appropriate for this age group, and they creatively include all the properties of zero in the story. My only criticism is that unlike outstanding math concept books such as Demi's One Grain of Rice and Anno's Mysterious Multiplying Jar, it isn't as fun for an adult to read aloud, being a bit forced in areas. This limits the book to a younger age group. But for this age group, it is outstanding, I have read it aloud repeatedly to my own children.

This book was good for my kindergartner.

Wonderful for first and second graders, or any student working on place value and operations with zero. A delightfully creative and engaging story. Check out other Charlesbridge math adventures.

Unusual story but like the alternative way of introducing numbers.Makes introducing the concept of numbers fun.