mathematics

"Solve a problem with Puppy and a bag full of blocks in this gentle introduction to early math concepts. Puppy wants to build a bed out of blocks, one that is wide enough and long enough for a snooze. But there aren't enough rectangles, squares, and triangles. Now what? Build, measure, count, compare! Follow along as Puppy tries again and again and again and finally figures out how blocks of different shapes and sizes can fit together to build a bed that's just the right size for a nap"--OCLC.

A young girl sees the world differently through math, including the the concentric circles a stone makes in a lake, the curve of a slide, the geometric shapes in the playground.

"'Bug' is the nickname-that-stuck for a quirky little girl who's mad about insects and drawing . . . and hates arithmetic. But when her teacher promises the class they can go on a field trip to the science museum only if everyone does well on their math test, Bug knows she HAS to pass"--Publisher.

This introduction to the mathematical estimating and rounding explains the difference between the two, their uses, and gives directions for estimating and rounding.

"Learn how number systems and measurements allow us to make sense of the world. Discover how vital addition and subtraction are and look at cell division with illustrated spreads designed to keep young readers engaged"--Provided by publisher.

"Describes what life would be like without math."--Provided by publisher.

Explains context and meaning for math vocabulary, covering numbers and operations, geometry, data, problem solving, and more.

"Shortly after starting fifth grade, Mika learns that her mother has cancer and uses her math notebook to explore the new changes in her life"--Provided by the publisher.

Presents hands-on mathematics activities for children, covering counting, numbers, patterns, shapes, and more.

In a book for those who dislike mathematics, an alien explains the many areas in which math is used, including baking, music, navigation, and measurements.