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Pythagoras and the Ratios by Julie Ellis

Pythagoras and the Ratios

A Math Adventure

Julie Ellis

Charlesbridge · Print & ebook · February 1, 2010

Julie Ellis and Phyllis Hornung Peacock team up once again to explore Pythagorean ratios in this humorous sequel to WHAT'S YOUR ANGLE, PYTHAGORAS?

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Who it’s for
Readers interested in math explored through music and a humorous adventure
Themes
Mathematical ratios, Music and harmony
Genres
Math, Music, Ancient History for Kids

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Julie Ellis and Phyllis Hornung Peacock team up once again to explore Pythagorean ratios in this humorous sequel to WHAT'S YOUR ANGLE, PYTHAGORAS? Pythagoras and his cousins want to win a music contest, but first they must figure out how to play their instruments in tune, something that's never been done before. While trying to fix the problem, Pythagoras makes an important discovery--notes that sound pleasant together have a certain mathematical relationship.

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When Pythagoras applies this ratio to his cousins' pipes and lyres, the result is music to the ears.

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Music75%
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Ancient History for Kids42%

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  • Ancient History for Kids
  • Geometry
  • Instruments
Authors
Julie Ellis
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Published
February 1, 2010
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Mathematical ratios · Music and harmony
Reading lane
Ancient History for Kids