The Great Graph Contest by Loreen Leedy

The Great Graph Contest by Loreen Leedy

Learn everything about graphs, charts, and how to organize information in this fun picture book introduction.

Follow two comical creatures as they go graph-crazy! Gonk the frog and his friend Chester have all kinds of questions-- do more of their friends like mud, or not? Who has the biggest feet? What color butterfly is most common? 

In order to answer these questions, the two friends make all kinds of charts-- and so can you! 

This funny look at graphs and charts introduces several major ways of organizing information-- bar graphs, pie charts, Venn diagrams, and more. With concrete, easy-to-understand examples and bright, cartoonish illustrations, The Great Graph Contest is a kid-friendly introduction to the basics of data visualization that will have you itching to make your own graphs!

An author's note expands on the different kinds of charts pictured in the story, and instructions on making your own graphs and charts are included.

Loreen Leedy has a diverse group of pals, including relatives, school buddies, neighborhood friends, and coworkers. In her Winter Park, Florida studio, she writes and illustrates books. She enjoys working out, eating out, and going to the movies when she is not drawing. 2x2=BOO!, 2x2=BOO!, 2x2=BOO!, 2x2=BOO!, 2x2 She currently resides in Chuluota, Florida. Loreen Leahy's website is www.loreenleedy.com.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780823420292
ISBN 10	0823420299
Title	The Great Graph Contest
Author	Loreen Leedy
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Holiday House Inc
Year published	2006-09-01
Number of pages	32
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.