mathematics

"This... book makes you a math problem solver by putting you into situations faced by people who care for animals that live in water. Math is an important part of the job for marine biologists, veterinary technologists, and aquarists--people that maintain aquariums. Three exciting stories lead to a problem you must solve using math. A toolbox section helps take you through similar examples and provides math exercises you can do that will help give you a better understanding of how to solve the problem in the story."--Provided by publisher.

Contains fifty math puzzles using logic problems.

Simple text introduces children to fractions, explaining what they are, and how they are used in everyday life.

Answers to unusual questions, using mathematics. First two questions, as examples: How many birds would it take to pick you up and fly with you?; and, How many bees does it take to make one jar of honey?.

"Peg's Pizza Place is open for cheesy, saucy business, and Peg and Cat can't wait to serve up pies to their favorite customers. With a little help from Mac and Ramone, they're slinging half and whole pizzas for all of their pals--the super-cool Teens, the bebopping Bears, Beethoven, and even Zebra Guy. Soon, they're ALL clamoring for more--Peg's pizza is awesome! But with four more orders and only enough ingredients to make two and a half more pizzas, will Peg and Cat be able to deliver? Dig in and find out!"--Dust jacket.

High-level math is a big part of the technology that we use every day. But before most students can head to their chosen STEM career, they need to know the basics. Using real-life examples, this book reinforces the math curriculum, including counting, fractions, shapes, and data organization. Each spread introduces a cool concept, such as how robots communicate information, and explains it in a fun way. Full-color photographs further complement every interesting bit of content.

Some of the coolest science information in our world is out of it, in space. From how the celestial bodies move around our solar system to people’s ability to travel in it, space science is endlessly fascinating. It’s also an incredible vehicle for physics learning. In this book, readers learn about space, light and sound, machines, and forces in an engaging format that introduces each new concept with a real-life, surprising fact.

"Introduces the moon, planets, and other objects in space, while teaching the concept of counting to ten."--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces pigs, horses, chicks, and other objects around the farm, while teaching the concept of counting to ten."--Provided by publisher.