Hurricane Hunters

by Christine Dugan

Published 27 January 2012
Learn about measures of central tendency as you follow the lives and work of some brave individuals--hurricane hunters! While most people take shelter from a hurricane, these dedicated professionals fly right into the eye of the storm. Learn about the instruments they use and analyze the data they collect. With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features to help navigate the text, students will learn practical, real-world applications of math skills as they learn new mathematical concepts and build their STEM skills.

Tornado Chasers

by Christine Dugan

Published 27 January 2012
Tornado chasers follow these dangerous, unpredictable storms to learn more about them. They need to know about measures of central tendency in order to better understand the data they collect during the tornado. Read about the dramatic moments before and during a tornado and analyze data to understand more about these exciting storms. With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features to help navigate the text, students will learn practical, real-world applications of math skills as they learn new mathematical concepts and build their STEM skills.

Tonight's Concert

by Christine Dugan

Published 27 January 2012
Before a band takes the stage, there are many people behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly. Learn how graphs and data are used to plan a successful concert! Data is used to figure out everything from how many t-shirts are usually sold, to which songs a band should play. Find out why certain kinds of graphs are most appropriate to display different data. With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features to help navigate the text, students will learn practical, real-world applications of math skills as they learn new mathematical concepts and build their STEM skills.

A Sense of Art

by Christine Dugan

Published 27 January 2012
Architects use their creativity to design different types of buildings. Understanding perimeter and area is an essential part of their job. See how geometry, measurement, and art combine to create beautiful spaces and places. With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features to help navigate the text, students will learn practical, real-world applications of math skills as they learn perimeter and area and build their STEM skills.

Landscape by Design

by Christine Dugan

Published 27 January 2012
What must be considered when designing the perfect backyard? In order to understand the ways you can fit everything into a yard, you must understand perimeter and area. Lawns, plants, patios, and swimming pools come in all sizes and shapes. A landscape designer uses perimeter and area to plan the perfect outdoor space. With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features to help navigate the text, students will learn practical, real-world applications of math skills as they learn perimeter and area and build their STEM skills.