First Number Book

by Barber, Patti; Montagne, Anne

• ISBN13: 9780753453384
• ISBN10: 075345338X
• Edition: Poster
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-04-15
• Publisher: Kingfisher

Summary

This fun first number book is a perfect introduction for toddlers to the exciting world of numbers and basic mathematical concepts, and companion to the award-winning First Word Book. After guiding the child through the numbers up to twenty, the book progresses to shape, size, and measurement exercises. Packed full of interactive games and puzzles, the First Number Book encourages children to take an active interest in, and practise newly acquired math and number skills. A thematic arrangement -- How many animals are there?, In what order do you get dressed?, Who has the least? and Find the numbers in the street -- allows children to explore numbers within familiar contexts. Features a bright, clear design and Mandy Stanleys' bold, child-friendly artwork, as well as helpful introductory tips for parents. Includes a colorful, pull-out first numbers poster.

Author Biography

Patti Barber has been a primary school teacher, and a deputy head teacher. A lecturer at The University of London's Institute of Education, she is responsible for elementary mathematics curriculum development. Her publications include Nursery Mathematics and Foundation Mathematics.

Table of Contents

Suggestions for parents	4	(2)
How many can you see?	6	(2)
Count from 1 to 10	8	(2)
Counting at the seashore	10	(2)
Can you count 5 of one thing?	12	(2)
Who has the most babies?	14	(2)
Who has the least?	16	(2)
In what order do you get dressed?	18	(2)
Where does Puppy go on his walk?	20	(2)
Count the sides on each shape	22	(2)
Find the numbers at home	24	(2)
Can you see which is longer?	26	(2)
How many animals are there?	28	(2)
Find the opposites!	30	(2)
How many wheels can you see?	32	(2)
What has curved or straight lines?	34	(2)
Are there enough for the party?	36	(2)
Count from 11 to 20	38	(2)
Can you count 15 of one thing?	40	(2)
Which numbers are missing?	42	(2)
Can you count the pairs?	44	(2)
Find numbers in a neighbourhood	46	(2)
Do you know these numbers?	48