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The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics

by Norton Juster

From the author of Phantom Tollbooth, we have another fun twist on everyday experiences. With a line, a circle, and a squiggle as the main characters, a short story emerges that will engage different ages at different levels. Younger children learn about physical characteristics of shapes, older children will catch the play on words, and older folks will appreciate the dynamics of a “love triangle.”

Importance: Stars-2-0
Topic: language arts
Age Level: middle school
You'll use it occasionally

This math-mom.com review was last updated on Dec 06, 2005.

The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics