Washoe County Library System

Madame Bodot taught school in a peaceful French village. Her son sent her a baby boa constrictor which she named Crictor. He grew to be an affectionate and lovable pet. Crictor attended his mistress's classes...Life went on happily for Madame Bodot and her long friend. Then one night a burglar broke into their house. Crictor's quick thought and action saved the day.

LaVar tracks down, scouts out and sneaks up on math-in action, and he finds out firsthand that a factory -- and life -- can't run without it. Books reviewed include Marvelous math: a book of poems by Lee Bennett Hopkins, Twelve snails to one lizard: a tale of mischief and measurement by Susan Hightower, and Pigs on a blanket: fun with math and time by Amy Axelrod.