graphic methods

Explains the features of circle graphs and discusses how they can be used to organize data. Outlines how to make a circle graph of one's own and includes photographs and a glossary.

Explains the features of bar graphs and discusses how they can be used to organize data. Outlines how to make a bar graph of one's own and includes photographs and a glossary.

Mona and her friends hold a toy sale to help raise money for their local children's hospital. In the process they learn how to use tally marks and different types of graphs to calculate how many toys they have sold and how much money they have made.

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

"Clear representations of data are vitally important in the information overload of the 21st century. In Picture Graphs, young readers will continue their journey toward data literacy by learning how to organize and present data using pictures, and how to use critical thinking to assess and interpret data in this form. Fun activities and relatable, real-world examples, both digital and online, will encourage readers to "picture" information in a new way"--Provided by publisher.

Gary does not want to go to his family reunion or do his math homework, until he finds a fun way to mix the two.

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

Students learn about the purposes and types of technical texts, and actually analyze sample texts. They review experiments, recipes, and crafts, and compare and contrast the examples.

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.

Engaging infographics relate key facts about baseball, from how pitchers throw a curve ball to the crucial timing of a home run.