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A hundred billion trillion stars Cover Image Book Book

A hundred billion trillion stars / by Seth Fishman ; illustrated by Isabel Greenberg.

Fishman, Seth, (author.). Greenberg, Isabel, (illustrator.).

Summary:

Did you know that the earth is covered in three trillion trees? And that seven billion people weigh about the same as ten quadrillion ants? Our world is full of constantly changing numbers, from a hundred billion trillion stars in space to thirty-seven billion rabbits on Earth. Can you imagine that many of anything? Artist Isabel Greenberg and author Seth Fishman illuminate some of the biggest numbers in the universe -- a hundred billion trillion stars -- and the smallest -- one unique and special YOU. Here is a book for story time, for science time, for math time, for bedtime, and all the times in between.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780062455789
  • ISBN: 0062455788
  • Physical Description: 32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2017]

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Target Audience Note:
Ages 4-8.
K to grade 3.

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Subject: Mathematics.
Cardinal numbers.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.

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  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
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Covington Branch J 510 Fish (Text) 33126022053239 JNonfiction Available -
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Independence Branch J 510 Fish (Text) 33126022730026 JNonfiction Available -
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  • School Library Journal Reviews : SLJ Reviews 2017 August

    Gr 2–4—Very likely breaking the record for the number of zeroes in a picture book, Fishman presents a tally of humongous figures—beginning with the estimated population of stars in the universe and going on to an "entire world" that is "filled with crazy numbers." The work focuses much more on how awesome and unimaginable these numbers are rather than explaining the intricacies of calculating them. No sources are provided for the totals and only at the end does Fishman admit that the strings of digits are at best ballpark estimates: "sort-of-definitely-ALMOST true." In addition, the author breaks the "-illions" down inconsistently without explaining until the endnote that terms like "billion trillion" and "sextillion" are equivalents. Greenberg places many of the strung-out sums against starry backdrops, with cartoon images of trees, animals, members of a diverse human cast, and other familiar forms, providing starting points for contemplating all those dizzying digits. VERDICT An imagination stretcher for younger audiences who enjoy marveling at mind-bending numbers.—John Peters, Children's Literature Consultant, New York

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