graphic methods

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Simple text introduces children to graphs, explaining how they work and how they can be used.

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

Presents a short study about simple machines and includes graphic organizers that describe how a screwdriver works, levers, wheel and axles, pulleys, gears, and inclined planes and wedges.

Provides a simple introduction to graphic methods, covering line, bar, and circle graphs, through a story in which a librarian works with children who are part of a summer reading club. Includes related activities.

Photographs and text help young readers to understand the basic concepts associated with graphing.

When some classmates come down with chicken pox, Kip uses tables and charts to help determine if there will be enough students to put on the planned Holiday Show.

Marco surveys his friends and uses bar graphs to convince his father to raise his allowance. Includes comprehension questions and math activity suggestions.

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.