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People Who Predict

Diana Noonan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433391576

Explore estimation theory and geophysical predictions by learning about seismologists, volcanologists, and meteorologists! This exciting title showcases the importance of predicting and preparing for disasters in order to save lives. Volcanologists test gases on a volcano to predict eruptions! Meteorologists use Doppler radars to predict tornadoes! These data collectors use estimation in order to do this. Readers can use sample problems to practice estimation with the help of easy-to-read text, clear mathematical charts and diagrams, and an accessible glossary. This title encourages children to improve their problem solving and STEM skills.

Reading the Newspaper

Dawn McMillan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433391439

Learn about estimating multidigit numbers by using data from newspapers! Newspapers are full of data, including graphs and tables pertaining to weather, lifestyle, currency, sports, and more! This title shows young readers different types of data relating to newspapers through clear mathematical diagrams and charts. Extensive examples and diagrams help simplify estimation, data collection, and various STEM themes, leaving readers ready to practice making their own estimations.

Wildlife Scientists

Dawn McMillan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433391408

Learn how wildlife scientists use graphs, charts, and data analysis! It is important for wildlife scientists to assess probability and more when working with wild animals like polar bears and chimpanzees! This title uses mathematical diagrams and charts to improve readers' data analysis and STEM skills. Learn about Jane Goodall's work in chimpanzee conservation! Accurate data analysis is essential to her work and the work of many other scientists! These exciting examples will engage readers, while practice problems and clear diagrams will make them more confident in their own data analysis skills.

Our Vacation Budget

Andrew Einspruch (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433391293

Learn how to budget a vacation with this informative title! This book uses exciting images, practice problems, mathematical diagrams, STEM topics, and a helpful glossary to teach young readers how to calculate expenses and use the decimal system to create a budget for a family vacation that is eight weeks away! Children can practice their developing mathematical skills by using a budget to determine how much money the family should save each week before the trip. This book teaches readers very important principles of budgeting that they will be able to use in their daily lives.

What Are Budgets?

Andrew Einspruch (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433391286

Readers learn the importance of budgeting money and how the decimal system works in this informative title that features a variety of lively photos, easy-to-read text, STEM topics, and helpful mathematical charts. The familiar real-life examples of expenses, income, and saving will help readers learn how to create their own budget, while the challenging practice problems provide plenty of opportunities to practice their developing mathematical skills--from addition to decimals.

Capital Resources and the Economy

Jennifer Overend Prior (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781480751583

Capital resources are used every day! These are tools that make it easier for us to do things. They are a part of our economy. The economy helps us get the things that we want and need. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to help readers better understand the content and be fully engaged from cover to cover.

Money and Trade in Our World

Shelly Buchanan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433388729

People all over the world trade and buy from each other! This nonfiction book will teach young readers the various services and goods that countries around the world provide. Readers will also be exposed to the different forms of money, such as yen and pesos, and the difference between wants and needs. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to help readers better understand the content and be fully engaged from cover to cover.

Money and Trade in Our Nation

Shelly Buchanan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433388712

Young readers will learn how trading and buying goods and services is beneficial to many people. Readers will also learn to understand the differences between wants and needs. This title features vibrant images, informational text, and an accompanying glossary, table of contents, and index to aid in further understanding of the content.

Using Money

Sharon Coan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433388361

In this simple nonfiction title, early readers will explore money and learn about bills and coins. Children will be encouraged to sort and save through vibrant images and supportive text. A helpful glossary and index assist readers in feeling engaged and eager to learn more!

All About Money

Sharon Coan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433388354

Young readers are introduced to the differences between things they need and things they want in this informational book that provides examples of people earning, saving, and spending money through vivid images, straightforward text, and a supportive glossary and index.

Goods and Services Around Town

Heather Schwartz (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433388194

Needs and wants and the difference between them can be a difficult concept for young students. Early readers will be introduced to goods and services, what makes them different, and examples of each. This title features plenty of eye-catching images and new vocabulary.

Earning Money

Shelly Buchanan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433388200

Earning money is a fun and smart thing to do! With various examples of how to earn and save money, early readers are encouraged find ways to earn money for themselves! Through vivid images and clear, informative text, children are provided with the basic concepts they will need to make choices about spending or saving money they have earned.

Saving and Spending

Tessa Hallenbeck (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433388187

Through vibrant, lively images in conjunction with clear, informational text, young readers learn the principles to saving and spending money. Readers are introduced to and encouraged to find the difference between what they need and what they want, and how to make wise choices based on those concepts.

Buy It! History of Money

Debra J. Housel (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433380341

What did people use to buy things before money was invented? Where is money made? Find out in this inviting book that informs readers about coins, paper money, the Federal Reserve, exchange rates, and checking accounts. Featuring a timeline of money's history, detailed photos, stimulating facts, clear, informational text, and a glossary that will assist in improving vocabulary, readers will be stimulated from cover to cover.

From Rags to Riches

Christine Dugan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433383526

In this inspiring and informative nonfiction title, readers will learn the ways that people start from almost nothing to become millionaires and billionaires. Through examples of hard work and smart financial decisions, readers gain an understanding of how to invest money responsibly in stocks, commodities, bonds, and mutual funds while also learning the various ways that people have been successful in entrepreneurships. Informational text, fascinating facts, and a glossary of useful terms work in conjunction with vibrant images and inspirational examples to engage readers from cover to cover.

Land Animals

Lori Barker (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399381

Practice solving equations and inequalities while learning about land animals from all over the world! Readers will learn interesting facts about earth's land animals, discovering how zoologists use variables to solve equations and inequalities and answer questions about these animals. Fun examples allow children to become familiar with functional equations, equivalent equations, inequalities, and algebraic expression. Featuring eye-catching images, exciting practice problems, easy-to-read text, STEM themes, clear mathematical charts and diagrams, and an accessible glossary and index, this title will engage students and simplify advanced mathematical concepts!

Collecting Data

Dawn McMillan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433391422

See how people collect data as part of their jobs! Collecting data is very important for weather predictions, the U.S. government census, emergency rescue workers, and more! This title teaches readers about multidigit number data collection, introducing concepts like approximation and estimation. Vibrant images, practical examples, and clear mathematical charts make data collection seem familiar and simple. This book will leave readers feeling prepared to improve their own data collection and STEM skills.

The Toy Store

Lisa Greathouse (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433399176

Make counting fun by counting how many toys there are at the toy store! This bright, engaging title helps young readers recognize numbers, practice counting to 20, and understand early STEM themes through helpful mathematical charts and vivid images of familiar toys. Children will be excited to practice counting with the featured "You Try It!" problems!

STEM: 3-D Printing: Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Molly Suzanne Bibbo (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781480759367

Imagine printing a human heart with the click of a button. Sound impossible? Scientists and doctors are getting closer to transplanting human body parts made from 3-D printers. Read how doctors are using 3-D printers to change lives as you add and subtract fractions. By integrating math and literacy skills, this math reader focuses on STEM topics and makes learning fractions simple, relevant, and fun. Let's Explore Math sidebars, the extensive Problem Solving section, and the clear mathematical charts and diagrams provide numerous opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. The DOK-leveled Math Talk section includes questions that facilitate mathematical discourse and activities that students can respond to at school or home. With intriguing full-color images, the book includes text features such as a glossary, index, captions, and a table of contents to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. The real-world examples of problem solving allow students to explore STEM concepts in meaningful ways. Practice adding and subtracting fractions with this engaging grade 4 math reader!

Engineering Marvels: The Eiffel Tower: Measurement

Dona Herweck Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781480759411

Learn to convert units of measurement as you take a tour of the Eiffel Tower, and see why it is an engineering marvel like no other! This nonfiction title is filled with fun facts and interesting information about the Eiffel Tower that will keep students engaged from start to finish. By integrating math and literacy skills, this math reader makes learning mathematics simple, relevant, and fun, and the real-world examples of problem solving allow students to explore the concepts in meaningful ways. With an accessible glossary, vibrant images, clear mathematical diagrams, and easy-to-read text, this book will engage readers and show them how to apply mathematics to their daily lives. Additional text features include a table of contents, index, captions, bold print, and an answer key to help build academic vocabulary and increase understanding. The challenging Problem Solving section and Let's Explore Math sidebars provide plenty of opportunities for students to practice their developing mathematics skills. Learning to convert units of measurement is fun and easy with this engaging grade 4 math reader!

Engineering Marvels: Stand-Out Skyscrapers: Area

Stacy Monsman (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781480758742

Have you ever seen a building that looks like a koala bear, a robot, an elephant, or a pair of pants? This intriguing title teaches readers about skyscrapers that truly stand out! From Beijing to Bangkok, students will learn how to calculate area while reading about the world’s most fascinating skyscrapers like the Robot Building and the Elephant Tower. This math reader builds literacy and math content knowledge while introducing students to the concept of area and vocabulary terms like vegetation, biodegradable, eco-friendly, seismic, and architecture. The DOK-leveled Math Talk section includes questions that facilitate mathematical discourse and activities that students can respond to at home or school. Let’s Explore Math sidebars and the extensive Problem Solving section provide ample opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. Text features such as a glossary, index, bold print, and a table of contents increase understanding and academic vocabulary. Excitement is on the rise with this high-interest reader that is sure to captivate grade 3 math students!

STEM: Mission to Mars: Problem Solving

Rane Anderson (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781480758650

NASA wants to send humans to Mars within the next 25 years, but before that can happen, they must plan and prepare. This math reader will engage students as they read about STEM topics, building both their literacy skills and math content knowledge. With a focus on NASA’s Mission to Mars, students will learn problem solving through the use of real-world examples. Captivating images, practice problems, and mathematical charts and diagrams help develop students’ problem solving skills. Text features such as a glossary, index, and a table of contents increase understanding and build critical literacy skills. The DOK-leveled Math Talk section facilitates mathematical discourse and higher order thinking skills with questions that students can respond to at school or home. The extensive Problem Solving section and Let’s Explore Math sidebars provide numerous opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. Learning how to problem solve is fun and easy with this engaging grade 3 math reader!

STEM: The Science of Travel: Multiplication

Kat Bernardo (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781480758612

Students will read about two family vacations to Hawaii and China while taking a “trip” of their own into the world of multiplication! This math reader provides real-life problem-solving opportunities that make learning multiplication fun and easy while seamlessly integrating STEM topics. This full-color book teaches students operations and algebraic reasoning, introducing them to vocabulary terms and STEM concepts like electromagnetism, friction, force, drag, thrust, and gravity. Captivating images, practice problems, and mathematical charts and diagrams help develop students’ math and reading skills. The DOK-leveled Math Talk section includes questions that facilitate mathematical discourse and activities that students can respond to at home or school. Let’s Explore Math sidebars and the extensive Problem Solving section provide ample opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. Text features such as a glossary, index, and a table of contents increase understanding and build critical literacy skills. Learning multiplication is fun and easy with this engaging grade 3 math reader!

Use Math: Compare It

Dona Herweck Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781480754881

Which is more and which is less? Use your math mind to figure it out! Introduce children to making comparisons with this engaging e-book! Simple phrases, exact text-to-image relationships, large font, and vibrant photographs are flowed beautifully throughout this e-book to engage students from start to finish. Students will be introduced to basic measurement and data concepts with this e-book that aligns to mathematics standards.

Use Math: Group It

Dona Herweck Rice (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781480754898

What makes a group? How do you know? Look at what is the same to help you! Use this enlightening, nonfiction e-book to introduce students to classifying and counting. Simple phrases, exact text-to-image relationships, large font, and vibrant photographs are flowed beautifully throughout this e-book to engage students from start to finish. Students will be introduced to basic measurement and data concepts with this e-book that aligns to mathematics standards.