Greater Estimations by Bruce Goldstone

Greater Estimations by Bruce Goldstone

How many rubber duckies are on the cover of this book? You could count each one--or you could estimate. An estimate is a good guess. Are there more than ten rubber ducks? Are there fewer than a thousand?

Those estimates are not very accurate. A great estimate is close to the real number. Filled with fun, creative examples, this follow up to Great Estimations will show you how to train your eyes and your mind to make really great estimations about length, volume, area, and much more. This title has Common Core connections.

Fantastic Winter, Terrific Autumn, I See a Pattern Here, That's a Possibility! are only a few of Bruce Goldstone's novels. He has approximately two decades of experience in educational publishing. Bruce fell in love with reading and the beauty of words as a child in Ohio, and he knew he wanted to be a writer even then. From buying worn paperbacks to his first employment as a library page, books have always been an significant part of his life. He currently has a variety of pets, including a dog, three parakeets, and an aquarium, and resides in New York City.