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The Math Adventurers: Discover Height and Length (The Math Adventurers)
by Sital Gorasia ChapmanJoin two friendly and funny robots, Beep and Boots, as they learn all about measuring and discover that math is everywhere they look.Beep and Boots have an exciting, fun-packed day planned at the amusement park. The pals cannot wait to enjoy all the rides together. But when they check their heights, Boots is not tall enough to go on a lot of the rides. And going to an amusement park is no fun if you can&’t share it with friends. Will Beep be able to come up with a solution so the pair can go on the really high Star Drop ride? Wheeeeee! This fun and educational math book for children features: - A fun and engaging introduction to measurements for children aged 5-7.- Lively illustrations and rhyming text that brings the characters and math topics to life.- Key math topics including shapes, time, measurements, division, and fractions – all essential learning for this age group.- Illustrations that are in a non-gendered color palette, making the traditionally male subject relatable for all genders.- A relatable storyline for young readers, encouraging them to look for math in their homes and environments, and seeing how, often without even knowing it, they use math everyday. The characterful illustrations and rhyming text in the pages of this book bring Beep and Boots to life! Children aged 5–7 will love seeing the adventures the robot duo go on and will learn key mathematical concepts about measuring in a gentle, fun way. A series of questions at the end of the book reinforce learning and encourage kids to look at the math they can see in the world around them. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there?The Math Adventurers series uses everyday scenarios to show how math is all around us, making this difficult subject more accessible. If you enjoyed The Math Adventurers: Measure Up, then you&’ll love The Math Adventurers: A Day at the Zoo, which introduces children to telling the time!
The Math Adventurers: Learn About Time (The Math Adventurers)
by Sital Gorasia ChapmanJoin two friendly and funny robots, Beep and Boots, as they learn all about time and discover that math is everywhere they look.Beep and Boots are looking forward to a day out at the zoo, especially getting to see their favorite animal – the giraffe. But they have to keep an eye on the time else they&’ll miss feeding time! It&’s all too easy to get distracted by lions, tigers, and tasty snacks – 15 minutes here, half an hour there! Pretty soon, Beep and Boots realize they might be late. Will they make it to the giraffe enclosure in time? This fun and educational math book for children features: - A fun and engaging introduction to telling the time for children aged 5-7.- Lively illustrations and rhyming text that brings the characters and math topics to life.- Key math topics including shapes, time, measurements, division, and fractions – all essential learning for this age group.- Illustrations that are in a non-gendered color palette, making the traditionally male subject relatable for all genders.- A relatable storyline for young readers, encouraging them to look for math in their homes and environments, and seeing how, often without even knowing it, they use math everyday.Characterful illustrations and rhyming text bring Beep and Boots to life. Children aged 5–7 will love seeing the adventures the robot duo go on and will learn key mathematical concepts concerning time in a gentle, fun way, including telling the time and hours, minutes, and seconds. Questions at the end of the book reinforce learning and encourage kids to look at the math they can see in the world around them.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there?The Math Adventurers series uses everyday scenarios to show how math is all around us, making this difficult subject more accessible. If you loved The Math Adventurers: A Day at the Zoo, then you&’ll love The Math Adventurers: Chip and Christine Build a Friendship!
The Math Adventurers: Make a Difference (The Math Adventurers)
by Sital Gorasia ChapmanJoin two friendly and funny robots, Beep and Boots, as they learn all about money and discover that math is everywhere they look.This educational book for 5-7 year olds introduces money through an adventure story featuring two robots as they organize a school fair.Characterful illustrations and rhyming text bring Beep and Boots to life. Children will love joining the robot duos’ adventures and learning core mathematical concepts about money in a gentle, fun way. A visual glossary and math questions are featured throughout the book to reinforce learning.This fun and educational math book for children features: A fun and engaging introduction to money for children aged 5-7.Lively illustrations and rhyming text that bring the characters and math topics to life.Important math topics including shapes, time, measurements, division, and fractions, which are all essential topics for this age group.Beep and Boots notice that their library needs more books so they arrange a school fair to raise money. The bustling fair is packed with an arts and crafts table, a bouncy castle, and more. The pair work hard, counting out change and adding up their takings. Will they raise enough money to fill the library? Watch Beep and Boots as they become fundraisers–and learn about money.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here?The Math Adventurers series uses everyday scenarios to show how math is all around us, making this difficult subject more accessible. If you loved The Math Adventurers: Make a Difference, then why not try Build a Friendship, A Day at the Zoo, or Measure Up?
The Math Handbook for Students with Math Difficulties, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia or ADHD: (Grades 1-7)
by Helmy FaberThe Math Handbook has been developed for students with Dyscalculia and others who are struggling with mathematics. The book is based upon the Singapore Primary Mathematics curriculum, as well as the International Math curriculum. More than twenty topics are covered and explained step by step through visual representation to convey mathematical concepts. It has been specially developed for: • Students who have been diagnosed with Dyscalculia; other terms may include Mathematics Learning Disability, or Mathematics Disorder • Students who have been diagnosed with Dyslexia; as according to research more than fifty percent of those experience difficulties with mathematics. Some students may have Dyslexia and Dyscalculia as co-existing disorders • Students diagnosed with ADHD; as they may struggle with mathematics. Some students may have ADHD and Dyscalculia as co-existing disorders. • Students who have difficulties in learning Mathematics • Slow learners • Teens/Adults who have severe Math Difficulties or Dyscalculia. Students will gain more confidence in mathematics, become more independent and produce better results. This book will provide them with an opportunity to experience success and maintain a positive attitude towards math. It is suitable to be used in combination with Educational Therapy or remedial intervention in Math that students with dyscalculia or Math difficulties need. An assessment conducted by a psychologist is essential and early interventions are most effective. • Please note that the ePub edition of The Math Handbook for tablets and mobile devices may not appear as well organized since the material doesn't always appear together on a single page as in the print edition. Therefore, we recommend the print edition for students.
The Math Inspectors: Story One - The Case of the Claymore Diamond (The\math Inspectors Ser.)
by Daniel Kenney Emily BoeverEach book in this insanely popular mystery & detective series is designed to draw readers aged 9-12 into a mystery so intriguing, with characters so smart and funny, that they forget they're doing math. Because the Math Inspectors know two things. First, math is the greatest thing in the world. Second, crime-solving is nothing more than a word problem. And they eat word problems for breakfast!
The Math Wiz
by Betsy DuffeyMarty Malone is great at math, but finds out that he needs more than just math to tackle third-grade problems like PE and making friends.
The Math Wiz
by Betsy DuffeyDoes "Math Wiz" have to equal "Sports Dud"? Marty Malone thinks no problem is too complicated for him. Then he starts third grade--and learns that being a math wiz won't stop him from getting picked last in gym class. Kids like tom Ballan are so much better at sports that Marty will never be able to catch up. Trying harder doesn't work. Trying to get out of gym doesn't work. But what if Marty makes a friend in class? And what if that friend is a math wiz, too? .
The Mathematics of the Universe
by Soledad Romero MariñoThe lyrical verses and captivating illustrations of this picture book explore how the concepts and patterns of mathematics shape the natural world. The universe seems in such disarray, but it follows an order, not one thing astray. So the planets and stars have been created, atoms brought together as if they were fated. Nature's secrets are brought to life through an innovative blend of science, poetry, and art, making complex math concepts accessible and engaging for children aged five to nine. Young readers will discover the hidden mathematical patterns in everyday phenomena, from honeycombs and butterflies to celestial bodies and intricate geometric shapes. • This charming STEM educational resource encourages students to see the world through a mathematical lens. • Spheres, hexagons, symmetry, fractals, and spirals are among the concepts explored. • Each mathematical concept is presented alongside an observation, linking math to the universe's natural rhythms. • Thought-provoking quotes from renowned figures such as Galileo, Marcel Proust, and Jules Verne add depth to the learning experience. • The book’s large size, die-cut cover, and gorgeous art make it ideal for gifting and displaying.
The Maths Pie
by Cornelia Wera KruegerMaths sometimes looks scary, but it isn’t! Trust me, you’ve got this! Maths in primary school isn’t easy for everyone, especially Imani. For Imani it is just frustrating, scary, and a book with seven seals. In order to help Imani, her mother comes up with a brilliant and yummy idea, The Maths Pie, to take her daughter’s fear of maths away, and show her that is actually isn’t that bad and can even be quite easy. Read through till the end, as there is a surprise waiting for you. By the way: I, the author of this book, had a fear of maths, so rest assured you’re not alone in this.
The Matter Marvels
by Jeffrey Fuerst D. R. Andersen Jessica Wolk-StanleyPerform this script about the Matter Marvel Superheroes as they save the world from Auntie Matter.
The Matzah That Papa Brought Home
by Fran ManushkinIn exuberant verse and breathtaking paintings, the age-old traditions of Passover come vividly to life. This rhythmic tale conveys all the warmth and richness of this cherished holiday and the family traditions that surround it.
The Max and Maddy Twist 2-Book Omnibus
by Alexander Mccall SmithBestselling novelist Alexander McCall Smith introduces readers to a delightfully funny pair of heroes--and the tricky villain who's always keeping them on their toes. Max and Maddy Twist have a flair for solving crimes. You might even say it's in their blood. That's because their parents ran a thriving detective agency--until the notorious Professor Claude Sardine shut them down. But now Max and Maddy are ready to pick up where their parents left off.In Max and Maddy and the Chocolate Money Mystery, when a Swiss businessman asks for their help in catching a bank robber, Max and Maddy can't wait to take on the case. But little do they expect to find themselves chasing a gang of thieving St. Bernards!In Max and Maddy and the Bursting Balloons Mystery, when an eccentric balloonist enlists their help in finding out who is sabotaging a hot air balloon race, Max and Maddy not only take the case--they take to the air! But will they be able to find the culprit before their balloon becomes the next target?
The Mayflower (Library of the Pilgrims)
by Susan WhitehurstDiscusses what it would have been like to be on the Mayflower on the journey to America, including the passengers, life at sea during the voyage, and conditions.
The Mayflower Adventure (Barbour Book's The American Adventure, Book #1)
by Colleen ReeceJohn and Sarah Smythe are setting out on an adventure. John and Sarah have lived in Holland all of their lives. But not anymore. Their parents, along with many other friends, have decided to move to America, the New World. While they know that God will travel with them, there are many things the Smythes and their friends don't know. One of their ships will start to sink. Fierce Atlantic storms will batter the Mayflower, threatening to tear her apart. Many people will get sick, and some won't live to see their new home. How will John and Sarah survive the voyage?
The Mayflower Project (Remnants Series #1)
by K. A. ApplegatePlanet Earth is about to be destroyed. What about survivors?
The Mayflower and the Pilgrims' New World
by Nathaniel PhilbrickAdapted from the New York Times bestseller Mayflower! After a dangerous journey across the Atlantic, the Mayflower?s passengers were saved from certain destruction with the help of the Natives of the Plymouth region. For fifty years a fragile peace was maintained as Pilgrims and Native Americans learned to work together. But when that trust was broken by the next generation of leaders, a conflict erupted that nearly wiped out Pilgrims and Natives alike. Adapted from the New York Times bestseller Mayflower specifically for younger readers, this edition includes additional maps, artwork, and archival photos.
The Mayflower: The perilous voyage that changed the world
by Libby RomeroDiscover the real history behind the Mayflower in this illustrated nonfiction storybook for kids ages 7 to 9, timed to coincide with the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims' famous voyage to the Americas.Step on board the Mayflower and meet the amazing crew and passengers, from burly sailors to pilgrims, servants, orphaned children, and animals. Discover who the pilgrims were and why they chose to risk their lives to make the treacherous journey across the Atlantic, relive the ferocious storms as the Mayflower crested gigantic waves, find out what life was really like on board for the 102 passengers, and discover the secret history of the second ship, the Speedwell. Learn the real story of the Pilgrims' fateful landing on the shores of what is now Massachusetts. What happened when they met the tribes native to the area and how much truth is there in the Thanksgiving legend? Discover the hardships faced by the Pilgrims on their quest for a new life, and appreciate the sad reality of what happened in the devastating winter that followed their long and dangerous voyage.Beautifully illustrated with incredible cutaway diagrams of the ship, comprehensive maps, storylike narrative, and detailed timelines, this ebook brings the history of the Mayflower to life for a whole new generation. This stunning ebook makes the perfect gift to commemorate one of the most famous adventures in history in what will be an important year of remembrance.
The Mayor of Central Park
by AviOscar Westerwit, a squirrel who loves baseball and Broadway musicals, fights back when a gangster rat named Big Daddy Duds and his thugs move uptown in the year 1900, invade Central Park, and evict Oscar and his animal friends from their homes.
The Maypop Kidnapping: A Quinnie Boyd Mystery (Quinnie Boyd Mysteries #1)
by C. M. SurrisiIn the coastal village of Maiden Rock, Maine, Quinnie Boyd's teacher has disappeared. Quinnie thinks it's a kidnapping case, but her mom, the town sheriff, just thinks the teacher has left town. Still, Quinnie's going to follow her instincts that something's wrong. Her investigation takes her through a damp and smelly marsh, a lobster pound, and more of Maine's messiest places. She even gets help from her glamorous new neighbor, Mariella. As the girls hunt for clues around Maiden Rock, they encounter a cast of unlikely characters. And if Quinnie's hunch is right, the search may lead them right into danger . . . This hilarious and page-turning debut is the perfect whodunit story for middle school sleuths.
The Maze
by Peni R. GriffinNearly-nine-year-old Caroline isn't at all sure she'll enjoy her first visit with her father and his new wife and stepson, Hector, in San Antonio. And she is decidedly unhappy when her father can't be with her on her first day there. He still has to give his last exam at the university where he teaches art. Perhaps Caroline's visit is a real mistake. Then one of her father's art students brings an oil painting to the house, and Caroline uncovers it out of curiosity. She and Hector are suddenly pulled into the painting, a dangerous maze filled with mythic creatures, like a mermaid, the Minotaur, and the Sphinx, all of whom try to prevent them from escaping. How Caroline and Hector challenge these creatures and try desperately to wend their way home out of the painting makes a highly original, totally absorbing story, full of drama, danger, and also humor.
The Maze
by Will HobbsJust fourteen, Rick Walder is alone, on the run, and desperate. Stowing away in the back of a truck, he suddenly finds himself at a dead end, out in the middle of nowhere. The Maze. In this surreal landscape of stark redrock spires and deep sandstone canyons, Rick stumbles into the remote camp of Lon Perigrino, a bird biologist who is realeasing fledgling California condors back into the wild. Intriqued by the endangered condors and the strange bearded man dedicated to saving them, Rick decides to stay on. When two men with a vicious dog drive up in a battered old Humvee, Rick discovers that Lon and his birds are in grave danger. Will he be able to save them? In a heart-stopping adventure infused with the spirit of the Icarus myth and a boy's dreams of flight, Will Hobbs brings readers a unique tale of identity, personal growth, and friendship. 01 Blue Spruce Award Masterlist (YA Cat.), 01 AZ Young Reader Award Masterlist (Teen Bks cat.), 00-01 Sunshine State Young Reader's Award Masterlist (Gr. 6-8), 00-01 Black-Eyed Susan Award Masterlist, 00-01 Minnesota's Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award Masterlist, 00-01 South Carolina Book Award Nomination Masterlist (Grds 6-9), 00-01 Lone Star Reading List, 00-01 Utah Book Award (Gr. 7-12), 01 Washington State Evergreen YA Book Award Masterlist, 00-01 Young Hoosier Book Award Masterlist (Gr. 6-8), and 01 Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee Masterlist
The Maze (Dinotopia Series)
by Peter DavidA gripping tale about the search for a legendary Raptor. To find him, seekers must survive a dangerous underground maze.
The Maze Runner (The Maze Runner #1)
by James DashnerPerfect for fans of Divergent and The Hunger Games, this special movie tie-in edition of the New York Times bestseller The Maze Runner features an eight-page full-color insert with photos from the film. The Maze Runner movie, featuring the star of MTV's Teen Wolf, Dylan O'Brien, as Thomas; Kaya Scodelario as Teresa; Aml Ameen as Alby; Will Poulter as Gally; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Newt, hits theaters September 19, 2014! And look for James Dashner's newest novel, The Eye of Minds, book one in the Mortality Doctrine series. Nice to meet ya, shank. Welcome to the Glade. Outside the towering stone walls that surround the Glade is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It's the only way out--and no one's ever made it through alive. Everything is going to change. Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying. Remember. Survive. Run.
The Maze Runner Files
by James DashnerThe Maze Runner Files is a 50+ page collection of classified records and concealed information from the world of the New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series. Lost emails between WICKED employees, memos meant to be destroyed after reading, and a selection of the Gladers suppressed memories make up this e-original short. These documents offer a unique glimpse of the world of The Maze Runner and are a must for any fan of The Maze Runner.