Hubert Invents the Wheel by Claire Montgomery

Hubert invents the wheel by Montgomery, Claire, 1951- Montgomery, Monte, 1957- Shelly, Jeff, ill. It takes a while for his neighbors to see the wheel as a major technological advancement rather than a newfangled coffee-table top, but eventually they do, and. 'About this title' may belong to another edition of this title. Hubert invents the wheel Item Preview remove-circle. Hubert loves to think, and not only does that distinguish him from his father, Gorp, and everyone else in ancient Sumeria, but it leads to the greatest invention of all time-the wheel. –Steven Engelfried, Beaverton City Library, ORĬopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. Brooke's A Is for AARRGH! (HarperCollins, 1999), this enjoyable novel demonstrates that ancient history can be surprisingly funny. By the time he saves the day with yet another invention (irrigation), he's learned about the dangers and powers of technology, and a bit about himself, too. Hubert, meanwhile, is a fun protagonist to follow. Most of the characters are basically two-dimensional, but this fits the comedic plot just fine, and their qualities, from the superstitious Queen to the greedy owner of a new and certified pre-owned sledge dealership, are distinct and varied. Playful cartoon line drawings (one per chapter) complement the fast-paced narrative. Some references (edifice complex and Corinthian leather, for example) may be lost on younger readers, but there are plenty more that they will find funny. Hubert Invents the Wheel by Claire Montgomery, Monte Montgomery, Jeff Shelly (Illustrator) and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Applying concepts like road rage and play-by-play announcers to the world of 3000 B.C. Juxtapositions between the realities of Hubert's time and today are especially effective. To help put the right book in each readers hands, consider the following comprehensive text complexity analyses within your instructional plans. Broad comic scenes are balanced by wordplay and lively dialogue. for Hubert Invents the Wheel by Claire Montgomery, Monte Montgomery, and Jeff Shelly.

But this success leads to new complications including traffic jams and war machines. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. It was published in 2005 by Walker & Company, and was named to the Texas Bluebonnet Masterlist. fiction childrens historical adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced. Hubert Invents the Wheel is a historical novel developed by Claire and Monte Montgomery about the invention of the wheel. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Jeff Shelly, Claire Montgomery, Monte Montgomery. When Hubert finally invents the wheel and proves its value by winning a race, things change fast. Hubert Invents the Wheel by Monte Montgomery, Claire Montgomery. His dad orders him to stop creating things after the boy's well-intentioned efforts end disastrously. The coauthor is Monte Montgomery.Grade 4-7–Hubert is an unappreciated 15-year-old inventor in ancient Sumeria. A creative fifteen-year-old boy in ancient Sumeria invents the wheel, resulting in many adventures, both humorous and threatening.