A Million Dots

A Million DotsIt's a long way to a million, right? Of course it is. But do you really know what a million looks like? If you'd like to see actually see, right now, with your own eyes what a million looks like, just open this book. Be prepared to learn some interesting things along the way. Like how many shoe boxes it would take to make a stack to Mount Everest. And be prepared to do some number wondering of your own. But, most of all, be prepared to be amazed.

It's a long way to
a million, right?
Of course it is.
But do you really know
what a million looks like?

If you'd like to see -- actually see, right now, with your own eyes -- what a million looks like, just open this book.

Be prepared to learn some interesting things along the way.

Like how many shoe boxes it would take to make a stack to Mount Everest.

And be prepared to do some number wondering of your own.

But, most of all, be prepared to be amazed.

Because a million is a LOT of dots.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: 07/01/2006
ISBN: 9780689858246
Pages: 48
Weight: 1.33lbs
Size: 11.60h x 10.48w x 0.46d
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 06/01/2006 pg. 570
Publishers Weekly 06/12/2006 pg. 51
Booklist 06/01/2006 pg. 76
School Library Journal 07/01/2006 pg. 70
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2006 pg. 492 - Recommended
Science Books & Films 11/01/2006 pg. 265
New York Times 11/12/2006 pg. 24
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2007 pg. 127 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw