graphic methods

"This authoritative encyclopedia is perfect for visual learners: it reveals astonishing information about space, Earth, animals, humans and technology through 200 infographics, including maps, charts, timelines and more! Grasp facts at a glance as you turn every page: discover the size of our Sun in comparison to the largest star in the universe; find out which animal can leap 200 times its body length; learn how many cups of snot your body makes a day; compare the sizes of the biggest beasts that have ever lived; witness what happens in a single second across the world"--Provided by publisher.

Infographics make essential concepts about football easy to absorb--from how to throw a spiral to comparing the top players. The "data art" provides opportunities for readers to visually take in information about the sport through charts, diagrams, and illustrations. The vibrant infographics on each spread appeal to struggling readers and help them analyze and interpret football statistics.

While trying to save enough money to buy a new ice scooter, Perry the Penguin learns about managing his money and about negative numbers.

Uses animals in a zoo to explore how using graphs can help readers organize and understand information.

Explains what a pie graph is and shows examples of things that can be tracked on one.

Teaches the concept of data collection to children from the prekindergarten level to grade two through a story in which Addison, Multiplex, Mina, Split, and the other math monsters perform a survey, asking their friends about their favorite pancake flavors.

Provides an introduction to understanding diagrams and discusses how famous thinkers used them and how diagrams are used in everday life.

Introduces graphing through a story about neighborhood children planning a summer block party.

Explains how to use line graphs and tables to analyze information provided by the census taken of the American people every ten years.

"Did you know that your brain can hold 1 million gigabytes of data? (That's like 3 million hours of TV!) Get ready to be wowed by this awesome book of numbers! Boost your math brainpower with easily "getable" infographics that bring amazing stats, facts, and figures to life. Meet real-life experts who work with numbers every day. Plus, get tips and tricks on how to make your own awesome infographics!"--Back cover.