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Watch It Grow

Lori Barker (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399367

Learn how scientists use algebraic expressions to explore the growth of amoebas, euglenas, and bacteria! This informative title challenges readers to master new mathematical concepts like algebraic expression and exponential form. After learning about the microscopic creatures that scientists study, readers can complete related practice problems to familiarize themselves with algebraic expressions. Featuring easy-to-read text, related practice problems, mathematical diagrams, STEM themes, and a glossary and index, this book gives readers the necessary tools to feel comfortable writing, simplifying, and evaluating expressions!

What Did I Eat?

Lori Barker (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399343

Learn about the ingredients and nutrients of various foods while practicing mathematical operations with fractions, decimals, and percentages! Featuring nutritional labels and recipes, this title teaches readers about nutrition and also helps readers understand and use the decimal system and other important mathematical concepts. Featuring vibrant images, exciting examples, easy-to-read text, simple practice problems, clear mathematical diagrams, and STEM themes, this title is sure to leave children more confident in their mathematical skills while showing them how to use these skills in a practical way outside of the classroom!

On the Road

Lori Barker (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399329

Readers are introduced to mathematical concepts like ratios, proportions, and percentages in this adventurous title that centralizes around an exciting road trip! Through stunning photos, engaging sidebars, STEM topics, helpful mathematical diagrams, and challenging practice problems, readers will be excited to put their developing mathematical skills to good use!

Hosting the Olympic Summer Games

Dianne Irving (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433391538

Learn how the concepts of elapsed time and measurement relate to hosting the Olympic summer games! Review the history of the Olympics and explore math along the way! This exciting title provides readers with fun examples, easy-to-read text, STEM topics, mathematical graphs and charts, and helpful practice problems, giving them all the tools they need to feel confident measuring time!

Natural Disasters

Diana Noonan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433391569

Learn how estimation and approximation theory can be helpful when natural disasters strike! This informative title tells the stories of Hurricane Katrina, tornadoes and thunderstorms in Oklahoma, and a tsunami in Indonesia. All of these natural disasters were very dangerous and devastating, but estimations and predictions saved lives! This title teaches readers about the properties of natural disasters, while reminding them how vital mathematics can be! Children can explore the math behind these natural disasters through practice problems. These practical examples, along with vibrant images, clear mathematical diagrams, easy-to-read text, STEM themes, and an accessible glossary, will keep readers engaged and will re-enforce the importance of mathematics.

Olympic Technology

John Lockyer (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433391521

Using examples from some of the most popular Olympic sports, this captivating title will have readers excited and eager to learn all they can about telling time and timing accuracy! Vivid photos and a colorful timeline combine with easy-to-read text, STEM topics, and mathematical charts and graphs to give readers an inside look into sports technology while providing opportunities to practice time measurement. With the accessible glossary, index, and step-by-step instructions, readers will have all the tools they need!

Life in the Ocean Layers

John Lockyer (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433391545

Practice measurement while learning about marine ecology and life in the ocean layers! There are so many animals living in the vast oceans of our planet! Not only does this title teach readers how to measure marine life by grams, feet, inches, and other similar units of measurement, but it teaches them how to measure ocean water using Celsius and Fahrenheit. Using familiar and unfamiliar units of measurement in an unfamiliar territory challenges readers to expand their measurement and STEM skills. Exciting images, simple practice problems, easy-to-read text, clear mathematical charts and diagrams, and an accessible glossary all help children advance their mathematical skills.

Patterns in Nature

Tony Hyland (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433391477

Follow through a campsite to find patterns in nature! This title encourages algebraic thinking and pattern perception by pointing out the patterns of animals, plants, and more! Vibrant images, clear mathematical charts and diagrams, easy-to-read text, and an accessible glossary give readers all the tools they need to feel confident finding fun patterns and sequences in nature and elsewhere around them. Thanks to patterns, students can learn easy, helpful mathematical shortcuts, improving their algebra and STEM skills.

Patterns Around Us

Tony Hyland (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433391460

Find patterns in nature, art, fashion, and more all while practicing algebraic thinking! This title introduces readers to many types of patterns, including tessellations and the binary system, mainly focusing on geometric patterns and number patterns. Clear mathematical charts and diagrams simplify number patterns and number sequences. Patterns can be great shortcuts! Find a pattern that makes multiplying by nine easy! This book gives readers many ways to practice algebra and use mathematical charts to find number patterns, developing their mathematical and STEM skills.

Travel Math

Helen Thompson (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422289228

When you're traveling, there are all sorts of numbers to keep track of. If you're driving, how many gallons of gas will you need for the distance you have to cover? How much will those gallons cost you at the pump? If you're going by plane, you'll need to juggle flight schedules. If your plane is delayed by 3 hours, will you be able to make your next connection? And what about if you travel to another country where they use a different kind of money? Will you be able to figure out how to change the money you brought with you into the currency of the country? Will you be able to set your clock back the right amount when you travel across time zones? Travel Math will help you do all this and more!

Glaciers

Barbara A. Somervill (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602797024

This book uses math and science to help students learn about glaciers. Math challenge questions provide students with the opportunity to apply math skills as they learn about the characteristics of glaciers.

STEAM Guides in Inventions

Kevin Walker (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919034

This book describes the process of invention from idea to product design and marketing, showing how each STEAM field is involved in the process.

STEAM Guides in TV Production

Judy Greenspan (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781681919058

This book gives insights into the processes involved in creating and braodcasting television shows, and explains how each STEAM field is involved.

Speed Skating

Katie Marsico (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793996

Learn about the connection between math and speed skating.

Investing

Katie Marsico (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781633627512

Have you ever wondered how to help your savings accumulate interest? This book introduces readers to investment strategies. Real world examples help readers learn the importance of math skills for money management. Callouts prompt inquiry, further thinking, and close examination of photographs. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

Payday!

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791350

What is a paycheck? Why is money deducted from a paycheck? Readers will find answers to these questions as they learn about earning money and how math skills can help them hang on to more of that hard-earned cash.

Using Credit Wisely

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791374

Using credit to make a purchase can be a good option under certain circumstances. This title teaches readers about the discipline necessary to use a credit card responsibly. Real world math examples help illustrate the advantages and pitfalls of using credit cards.

Smart Shopping

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791404

Do I want it or do I need it? Readers will discover the kinds of questions that smart shoppers ask themselves, how to weigh their options and pocketbook, and how math can be part of shopping strategies that save time and money.

Saving for the Future

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791367

Is there something you want or need that you don't have the money for? This book introduces readers to financial goal-setting and how to set up a savings plan. Real world examples help readers learn the importance of math skills for money management.

Restaurants by the Numbers

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791442

Making healthy and nutritious food choices can be a challenge in many restaurants. Readers will learn more about how to use their math skills to estimate portion sizes and select balanced meals from restaurant menus.

Lunch by the Numbers

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791473

Lunch is an important part of staying energized in the middle of the day. Readers will discover that using math to calculate calories and portion sizes can help them make healthy food choices whether they are bringing lunch from home or buying lunch in the school cafeteria.

Investing: Making Your Money Work for You

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791381

Readers are introduced to some basic investment options. Sample math problems help illustrate that investing can be a great way to increase your wealth over time.

Living on a Budget

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791398

If you have ever wondered where your money goes, this book is for you. Readers learn how to set up a budget and stick to it. Basic math skills are reinforced through examples.

What is Money?

Cecilia Minden (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602795532

People use money to pay for the things they want and need. But what exactly is money? Where does it come from? Are checks and credit cards money? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about money.

Tennis

Katie Marsico (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793972

Learn about the connection between math and tennis.