Minden, Cecilia

A brief reference that teaches kids how to earn and manage money effectively.

Explains what a budget is, looks at where money goes, and shows how to use basic math skills to develop financial literacy, covering the creation of a simple budget, how to resolve budget overdrafts, and budgeting as a way of life.

Teaches students how their basic math skills can be used to make smart food decisions while eating out.

Explains how students can put their math skills to work at lunch by using mathematical concepts to make wise food choices.

Explains how students can use mathematics to save money at the grocery store, ensure they get the freshest foods, and compare prices to make sure they are getting the most for their money.

Explains how children can use basic math skills to figure out exactly how effective their exercise and fitness program is by determining how many calories they burned and how many calories they must consumer to maintain, gain, or lose weight.

Explains how students can put their basic math skills to work during dinnertime, presenting simple strategies to help get every family member to the table while sharpening math skills.

Explains how students can put basic math skills to work in cooking through measurements and recipe adjustments.

Explores how math can be used to help children make healthy choices when choosing what to eat for breakfast; and includes related math problems with answers.

Herbie, a peanut butter-loving bear, makes the best cookie ever when he visits the bakery with his scout troop.