Calculating Chimpanzees, Brainy Bees, and Other Animals with Mind-Blowing Mathematical Abilities
Illustrated by Jaclyn Sinquett
Published by MIT Kids Press/Candlewick
What if your pet fish could help you with your math homework? Does that seem far-fetched? Well, your guppies can’t do algebra, but they do have a number sense – probably more than you’d expect. In fact, scientists are discovering all kinds of animals have surprising mathematical abilities. From judging quantities, to counting, to understanding zero’s place on the number line, there are many ways to use and interpret numbers. Calculating Chimpanzees, Brainy Bees, and Other Animals with Mind-blowing Mathematical Abilities explores five mathematical concepts and the animals who use them.
Nonfiction for ages 8 to 12.
EXTRAS:
Sneak Peek inside chapter 4 "Ape Addition."
Download "Tips For Teachers" sheets full of classroom activities here.
Awards & Honors
Calculating Chimpanzees, Brainy Bees, and Other Animals with Mind-Blowing Mathematical Abilities has been chosen as a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection.
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Praise for Calculating Chimpanzees, Brainy Bees, and Other Animals with Mind-Blowing Mathematical Abilities:
“Discover how some animals understand the concept of numbers and counting in this engaging and informative book…Chapters conclude with an updated interview with the scientist who works with these animals, along with an activity adapted from the animals’ number sense ability...Full of interesting and lively information that will appeal to animal, math, and science lovers alike.”
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