THE PLEASURE OF MAKING TEN

The first adventure in the Time-Travel Series.

When Molly and Alexander discover the magical powers of their grandfather's pocket watch, they embark on a time-traveling adventure to find him. Their first adventure takes them to the seventeenth century, where they meet Rene Descartes (1596-1650), the mathematician who proved his existence by stating, "I think, therefore I am". Did he really exist, or was he a figment of his own imagination?

Join these time-travelers in their quest, and experience the beauty of mathematical discovery and the surprising link between algebra and geometry.

The story comes with a set of mathematical extensions and tips for parents and teachers.

See aslo Making 8 across the grades for a set of videos of grades 1, 5 and 7 students exploring activities from The Pleasure of Making Ten.

Written by George Gadanidis (University of Western Ontario) and Janette Hughes (University of Ontario Institute of Technology).

ISBN 978-0-973-9982-6-9. 20 colour pages.

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THE SLEEPING GIANT : The second adventure in the Time Travel Series. Molly and Alexander meet Native Canadian poet Emily Pauline Johnson (1861-1913) and discover the thrill of performance poetry.

Pauline Johnson was one of the most popular poets and performers of her time. Born to a Mohawk father and an English mother, her poetry bridged her Native and European roots. Her poetry expressed a passion for First Nations heritage and values as well as a pride in Canada.

The story comes with a set of literacy extensions and tips for parents and teachers.

Written by Janette Hughes (University of Ontario Institute of Technology) andGeorge Gadanidis (University of Western Ontario).

ISBN 978-0-973-9982-7-6. 20 colour pages.

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WHERE PARALLEL LINES MEET : The third adventure in the Time-Travel Series. Molly and Alexander meet the Greek mathematician and astronomer Menelaus of Alexandria (70-140) and discover the surprises of spherical geometry.

The story comes with a set of mathematical extensions and tips for parents and teachers.

Written by George Gadanidis (University of Western Ontario) and Janette Hughes (University of Ontario Institute of Technology).

ISBN 978-0-973-9982-8-3. 20 colour pages.

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