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Available
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Publication
Puffin Books (2004), Edition: Reprint, Paperback, 32 pages
Description
A school of ten sly piranhas gradually dwindles as they waylay and eat each other.
User reviews
LibraryThing member autumnreads
Ten Sly Piranhas is a favorite to introduce and to supplement the concept of counting. I would definitely use this book in any K-1 classroom. The story is simple, yet silly and mischievous. This recipe is sure to create a favorite. The illustrations are colorful, interesting and engaging. Kids will
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enjoy everything about this book and learn about counting. I highly recommend this book as a math tool. Show Less
LibraryThing member mcdarden
Great lesson to teach students the correct vocabulary of math. Students should use the word subtract not 'take-aways'.
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Awards
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award (Nominee — 1996)
NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (11th Edition: 1993-1995)
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Physical description
32 p.; 9.5 x 7.84 inches
ISBN
0142400742 / 9780142400746
Local notes
A cute backwards counting book where the piranhas slowly disappear. Kids were pleased to see the mangrove trees!