mathematics

Jimmy, Colby, and Sam travel to Math Land to rescue their friend Alice who has been captured by the evil Math King, but they must first learn about rounding numbers, the numbers "0" and "1," Roman numerals, and even and odd numbers in order to get past the Gatekeepers.

Presents seventy problem-solving activity sets for the fifth through eighth-grade math classroom, and covers number and operations, data analysis and probability, measurement, geometry, and algebra.

The mathematical concepts of maps and charts are explored as a group of friends invents their own high-tech treasure hunt game.

"The mathematical concepts of place value and integers are introduced as students design a board game in which they must keep track of distance with addition and multiplication. Readers learn about expanded notation and place value charts. Includes a discover activity, history connection, and mathematical vocabulary introduction"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations help children learn fractions, decimals, and percents in the food industry.

Uses American history to help students explore open-ended math projects, emphasizing problem solving, critical thinking, and working solutions in small groups.

An illustrated introduction to graphs that describes different types of graphs--bar, circle, and line--practical applications, and their usefulness to communicate business growth and productivity; and provides problem-solving activities and an answer key.

"The mathematical concepts of distance, rate, and time are explored as students partake in their school's annual field day; teaches about proportions, ratios, and cross products; and includes a discovery activity, connections to science and engineering, and mathematical vocabulary introduction"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of infographics that provide numerical statistics about a variety of topics.

"[Andrew Hacker] worries that a frenzied emphasis on STEM is diverting attention from other pursuits and subverting the spirit of the country"--Jacket flap.