An attempt to help children conceptualize the immensity of numbers. A magician demonstrates the meaning of a million by showing his four friends that it would take twenty-three days to even count to a million and that a goldfish bowl large enough to hold a million goldfish could hold a whale. The author concludes with several pages of the mathematical calculations which support his examples, very clearly and humorously explained. An unusual idea, smoothly and amusingly presented.
Grade level:
K 1 2 3 4
Scope:
all states
Academic Subject:
Mathematics Science Physical Sciences Social Studies
Agricultural Content:
Animal Systems Environment/Natural Resources Food Systems/Nutrition
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