Mathematics Readers
8 total works
Explore estimation theory and geophysical predictions by learning about seismologists, volcanologists, and meteorologists! This exciting title showcases the importance of predicting and preparing for disasters in order to save lives. Volcanologists test gases on a volcano to predict eruptions! Meteorologists use Doppler radars to predict tornadoes! These data collectors use estimation in order to do this. Readers can use sample problems to practice estimation with the help of easy-to-read text, clear mathematical charts and diagrams, and an accessible glossary. This title encourages children to improve their problem solving and STEM skills.
Desastres naturales (Natural Disasters) (Spanish Version)
by Diana Noonan
Published 1 September 2015
Desastres naturales (Natural Disasters) is an exciting book about how estimations and predictions help save lives in natural disasters. Students will learn critical math concepts as they are engaged in reading about the properties of natural disasters. Practice problems and mathematical diagrams help students reinforce the importance of mathematics. This Spanish title includes a glossary, an index, engaging images, and easy-to-read text to help students build their math and reading skills.
Investigaciones de animales (Animal Investigations) (Spanish Version)
by Diana Noonan
Published 1 September 2015
Investigaciones de animales (Animal Investigations) teaches students how to collect data and make predictions about animals that live in the city. Students will develop analytical habits as they are engaged with simple practice problems relating to ecology and mathematics. 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.
Predicciones ecol gicas (Eco-Predictions) (Spanish Version)
by Diana Noonan
Published 1 September 2015
Predicciones ecol gicas (Eco-Predictions) tells the tale of two different ecosystems in decline. Students will develop content-area literacy in mathematics, life science, and ecology as they build their reading skills. Used in the classroom or at home, this Spanish resource includes mathematical charts and diagrams to teach students how to analyze data to solve problems. Text features include a glossary, an index, engaging images, and easy-to-read text to direct students back to the text for multiple readings.
Personas que predicen (People Who Predict) (Spanish Version)
by Diana Noonan
Published 1 September 2015
Students will learn about the fields of seismology, volcanology, and meteorology in Personas que predicen (People Who Predict). Used in the classroom or at home, this math reader teaches estimation and includes practice problems, mathematical charts, and diagrams to teach math concepts. This Spanish text includes text features such as 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.
With this engaging book, students will learn about the importance of predicting and estimating in relation to natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and tsunamis. Charts and data are provided so that students can learn how scientists make predictions about upcoming natural disasters and how these predictions can save people's lives. 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 how to estimate and build their STEM skills.
Follow a class field trip to a park where students study and investigate different animals! Data is collected on dragonflies, honeybees, ducks, sparrows, rabbits, and chipmunks, and then predictions are made. Diagrams, charts, tables, and graphs are useful tools for organizing data! With vibrant photos, 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 data collection and build their STEM skills.
Two ecosystems are in big trouble, and the help of environmental experts is needed. They will collect and analyze data to protect a stream and a nature reserve that are both in danger. As different data is collected and analyzed, students will learn how elements in nature are interconnected and depend on one another for survival. 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 how to estimate and build their STEM skills.