Mathematics Readers
16 total works
Los cient ficos de la flora y fauna (Wildlife Scientists) (Spanish Version)
by Dawn McMillan
Published 14 October 2008
Learn how wildlife scientists use graphs, charts, and data analysis! It is important for wildlife scientists to assess probability and more when working with wild animals like polar bears and chimpanzees! This Spanish-translated title uses mathematical diagrams and charts to improve readers' data analysis and STEM skills. Learn about Jane Goodall's work in chimpanzee conservation! Accurate data analysis is essential to her work and the work of many other scientists! These exciting examples will engage readers, while practice problems and clear diagrams will make them more confident in their own data analysis skills.
Recopilacion de datos (Collecting Data) (Spanish Version)
by Dawn McMillan
Published 14 October 2008
See how people collect data as part of their jobs! Collecting data is very important for weather predictions, the U.S. government census, emergency rescue workers, and more! This Spanish-translated title teaches readers about multidigit number data collection, introducing concepts like approximation and estimation. Vibrant images, practical examples, and clear mathematical charts make data collection seem familiar and simple. This book will leave readers feeling prepared to improve their own data collection and STEM skills.
Leer el peri dico (Reading the Newspaper) (Spanish Version)
by Dawn McMillan
Published 14 October 2008
Learn about estimating multidigit numbers by using data from newspapers! Newspapers are full of data, including graphs and tables pertaining to weather, lifestyle, currency, sports, and more! This Spanish-translated title shows young readers different types of data relating to newspapers through clear mathematical diagrams and charts. Extensive examples and diagrams help simplify estimation, data collection, and various STEM themes, leaving readers ready to practice making their own estimations.
Practice data analysis while learning about endangered species! This Spanish-translated title allows young readers to improve their understanding of data analysis and graphing methods, teaching them about probability and STEM skills through bar graphs and pictographs. This book includes engaging examples of wild animals who are endangered species, teaching readers about their habitats, their greatest threats, and their predicted populations. Vibrant images, exciting examples, and clear mathematical diagrams and charts engage readers while making them more confident in their data analysis skills.
Learn how to create equations while traveling through our solar system! You will also learn how variables and expressions are used to form mathematical equations, and you'll get an opportunity to create your own equations while on your journey through 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 are introduced to variables, expressions, and equations, and build their STEM skills.
Dr. Ian Stirling and Dr. Jane Goodall are two famous wildlife scientists. They both use graphs and charts to keep records of important things such as population, weight, length, and litter size. Amazing photographs will help you understand the types of tasks that these scientists engage in to gather data on polar bears and chimpanzees! With 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 to read graphs and build their STEM skills.
Learn about estimating multidigit numbers by using data from newspapers! Newspapers are full of data, including graphs and tables pertaining to weather, lifestyle, currency, sports, and more! This title shows young readers different types of data relating to newspapers through clear mathematical diagrams and charts. Extensive examples and diagrams help simplify estimation, data collection, and various STEM themes, leaving readers ready to practice making their own estimations.
Learn about endangered animals such as the Sumatran tiger, the ivory-billed woodpecker, the northern white rhinoceros, and the leatherback turtle. As you learn more about these animals, you will also read and interpret graphs and charts that show important information about them. 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 to read graphs and build their STEM skills.
Learn about jobs that rely on data to get work done! Meteorologists collect and prepare data, using tools, satellites, and radars. Census counters and city planners collect and use data to predict population increases, school enrollment numbers, and city park sizes. 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 to estimate with multidigit numbers and build their STEM skills.
El regalo de cumpleanos del abuelo (Grandpa s Birthday Present)
by Dawn McMillan
Published 1 February 2016
Combine valuable fifth grade math and literacy skills in a purposeful way with the Spanish-translated math reader El regalo de cumpleanos del abuelo (Grandpa's Birthday Present). Focusing on the critical skills that 5th graders need to know to advance to the next level, this book incorporates key concepts into an engaging text that showcases math skills needed to create a budget and calculate sale prices. This high-interest nonfiction reader introduces how to convert percentages, decimals, and fractions. Filled with mathematical charts, diagrams, and practice problems, the text features in this nonfiction reader boosts comprehension and academic vocabulary.
Comenz con una pizza (It Started With Pizza) (Spanish Version)
by Dawn McMillan
Published 1 September 2015
A family wants to share a pizza, but who gets how much? And how do they know? The answer is mathematical equations! Mathematical equations can be applied to food measurement, the human body, and even outer space! Students will answer different questions on mathematical equations in the book Comenz con una pizza (It Started With Pizza). Used in the classroom or at home, this Spanish text includes a glossary, an index, engaging images, and easy-to-read text to help students build their math and reading skills while they are engaged in reading high-interest content.
In this book, students will learn about the planets and what makes each one unique. They will learn how variables and expressions are used to form mathematical equations-and have the opportunity to create their own equations as they journey through space. Used in the classroom or at home, this Spanish text includes a glossary, an index, dynamic images, and easy-to-read text to help students build their math, reading, and STEM skills while they are engaged in reading high-interest content.
Combine valuable fifth grade math and literacy skills in a purposeful way with the Spanish-translated math reader Mi tienda en el centro comercial (My Store in the Mall). Focusing on the critical skills that 5th graders need to know to advance to the next level, this book incorporates key concepts into an engaging text that showcases math skills needed to run a successful business. This high-interest nonfiction reader features math activities where students calculate and convert percentages, decimals, and fractions. Filled with mathematical charts, diagrams, and practice problems, the text features in this nonfiction reader boosts comprehension and academic vocabulary.
A young boy has been saving money to buy his grandfather some birthday presents. He'll need his knowledge of percentages to figure out if he has enough money for each gift he hopes to buy. 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 percentages and build their STEM skills.
This book explains the basics of percents in the context of business. Follow along as a store owner uses percentages to help organize the layout of the store, maintain inventory, manage sales, create budgets, and price merchandise! 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 percents and build their STEM skills.
A family wants to share a pizza, but who gets how much? With this book, you'll learn how mathematical equations can help you answer any mathematical questions. Apply equations to food measurements, the human body, and even outer 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 are introduced to variables, expressions, and equations, and build their STEM skills.