In many ways, the concept of “greater than” and “less than” is at the heart of mathematics. It is one of the first things we learn, and it is something we use every day. It is also a concept that can be difficult for some students to understand. If you are looking for books to help your child (or yourself) understand this concept better, here is a list of some of the best.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle: This classic book uses simple, yet effective, illustrations to show the concepts of “more” and “less.” As the caterpillar eats through increasing amounts of food, the reader can see visually that the caterpillar is getting fuller and fuller.
One Is a Snail, Ten Is a Crab by April Pulley Sayre: This fun and interesting book uses a variety of creatures to show the concept of “greater than” and “less than.” For example, one crab is less than ten snails, but one snail is more than ten ants.
More, Fewer, Less by Tana Hoban: This is another great book that uses illustrations to show the concepts of “more,” “fewer,” and “less.” The illustrations are simple, but effective, and the text is easy to understand.
The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins: This is a classic book that uses a simple story to teach the concept of “greater than” and “less than.” When the doorbell rings, more and more children come to the door, until there are too many to count. This is a great book for young children.
Greater Than, Less Than, Equal To by Loreen Leedy: This is a great book for older children. It uses a variety of examples to show the concept of “greater than,” “less than,” and “equal to.” The illustrations are also helpful in understanding the concepts.
These are just a few of the many great books that are available to help children understand the concepts of “greater than,” “less than,” and “equal to.” If you are looking for a book to help your child (or yourself) understand these concepts better, any of these would be a great choice.