Math in the Elementary School (17-227)

Twenty-nine playful poems from the maven of math poetry + ingenious high-concept art = countless hours of mind-blowing, mathematical fun. Award-winning author Betsy Franco is back with another pitch-perfect performance that explores a range of math topics--from fractions and time measurements to geometry and graphs--in a way that relates math to the daily lives of children. Even the most mathematically disinclined will warm to these innovative poems, illustrated with game-changing wit and whimsy by Priscilla Tey, whose clever mechanical "Numbots" guide readers through a surreal playground of calculated delights. From multiplying mice to missing socks, from stinky scales to bug races, this collection of imaginative verse subtracts the mystery, fear, and loathing from mathematics, making it engrossing and fun for all.

With every throw, tackle, and kick, numbers are being calculated on the football field. Get ready to learn all the ways digits and math factor into the game, from the countless statistics used to measure an individual player's performance to the numbers used in defensive formations. Read about the greatest players from football history and get fascinating facts, like the price of a Super Bowl commercial. Discover which NFL team defenses have allowed the fewest points and check out cool graphics that show the angles in different pass patterns. Jam-packed with sports trivia, awesome photos, and fun activities at the end of every chapter, this number-focused look at the game is a definite touchdown.

An NSTA-CBC 2023 Best STEM Book of the Year​  An Amazon Editor's Pick * An Amazon Best Book of the Month   "A great way to show even the math-averse or math-phobic the many ways that math is hiding in their everyday lives." --Kirkus Reviews   "A delightful first look at STEM." --School Library Journal   A lively celebration of math and all the ways it applies to everyday life.   What is math? So many things! Counting and calendars, weights and fractions, shapes and distances, charting and graphing. Math is the way we measure and code our world, from seasons to clocks, recipes, classrooms, and beyond. Math is all around us!    Readers will be introduced to: - Graphs and charts--in the form of pizza pies!  - Counting and weight--when baking a cake!   - Shapes and word problems--to build a spaceship!    This rousing read aloud offers an engaging and accessible introduction to math--perfect for sparking an early interest in STEM subjects for preschool and early elementary school children. And be sure to keep an eye out for a friendly black cat and white dog on each spread as they participate in the math-related hijinks!

Laugh and learn with fun facts about the history of pi, measurements, theorems, and more--all told in Dr. Seuss's beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! "It is all about circles and measuring fun. So put on your Pi Hats! Let's start, everyone!" The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Go on an adventure with the Cat in the Hat and learn: how to measure and draw circles how pi is a number so long that it never ends how Ancient Egyptians used pi to help build the pyramids and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Happy Pi Day to You! All About Measuring Circles also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series! High? Low? Where Did It Go? All About Animal Camouflage Is a Camel a Mammal? All About Mammals The 100 Hats of the Cat in the Hat: A Celebration of the 100th Day of School A Great Day for Pup: All About Wild Babies Would You Rather Be a Pollywog? All About Pond Life I Can Name 50 Trees Today! All About Trees Fine Feathered Friends: All About Birds My, Oh My--A Butterfly! All About Butterflies Oh Say Can You Seed? All About Flowering Plants Inside Your Outside! All About the Human Body Ice is Nice! All About the North and South Poles

This funny, bold and characterful picture storybook introduces young readers to the shapes, as they meet the Squares and the Triangles. Meet the squares. They are straightforward, supportive, and reliable. Squares like things to be even. But they don't get on very well with the Triangles...  The Triangles are edgy, sharp, and creative but they really don't like the Squares. Circle comes across these two groups but just can't take a side! When a fight breaks out between the two shapes, will circle be able to help turn things around? Featuring charmingly simple illustrations and plenty of puns, We Are the Shapes is a truly fun introduction to shapes that children will love to read time and time again.

Dynamic illustrations and appealing words combine to introduce beginning math concepts and reinforce visual literacy. This oversize edition (14 3/8 by 17 1/2 inches) is perfect for sharing in a library or classroom. "An unusually stimulating counting book that holds appeal for a wide spectrum of ages."--Publishers Weekly If each orange has 8 slices and each slice has 2 seeds, then how many seeds are there in all? You'll have fun multiplying, adding, and counting your way through the math puzzles hiding in the world all around you. Clear and colorful artwork by Donald Crews, the award-winning creator of Freight Train and Truck, gives young readers helpful hints to solve the engaging and age-appropriate word problems. "The vibrant style of Crews's gouache artwork is well matched to this exceptional introduction to mathematics."--School Library Journal

This enjoyable read-aloud picture book about friendship, sharing, and cookies can also be used to introduce basic math concepts to young children. This oversize edition (14 3/4 by 17 1/2") makes it easy to share the book in a library or classroom.  Each ring of the doorbell brings more friends to share the delicious cookies Ma has made in this beloved classic. "Refreshing, enjoyable, and unpredictable."--School Library Journal Pat Hutchins is the celebrated creator of numerous award-winning books for children, including Rosie's Walk, Titch, and Don't Forget the Bacon! The Doorbell Rang was named a Notable Book for Children by the American Library Association.

Thirteen flies become tasty snacks in this clever reverse counting book about subtraction, predators, and prey. Science meets subtraction in this fresh and funny STEM picture book with plenty of ewww factor to please young readers. A swarm of thirteen flies buzzes along, losing one member to each predator along the way. Whether the unfortunate insects are zapped or wrapped, liquefied or zombified, the science is real--and hilariously gross. Includes a guide to eating bugs, complete with nutritional information for a single serving of flies.

Aspiring bakers will embrace this charming picture book about baking pie by using simple math, from one of the world's most creative and celebrated mathematicians. X + Y are dreaming of baking infinite pie. But they don't know if infinite pie is real. With the help of quirky and uber-smart Aunt Z, and a whole lot of flour and butter, X and Y will learn that by using math they can bake their way to success! This charming and tasty story from mathematician and author of How to Bake Pi, Eugenia Cheng, reassures young readers that math doesn't have to be scary--especially when paired with pie! Additional back matter includes: a letter from Eugenia encouraging readers not to be intimidated by math, explanations of the math concepts explored in the book, and a recipe for Banana Butterscotch Pie!