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Magnus Maximus, A Marvelous Measurer

by Kathleen T. Pelley

Illustrator: S. D. Schindler

Ages: 6+

Published: 2010

Publisher: FSG

ISBN: 978-0-374-34725-3

Keywords: Counting, Measurement

When he breaks his glasses, Magnus Maxim us discovers there is more to life than measuring and counting all manner of strange things. Humorously told. Intricate Victorian-type illustrations.