Monsters Do Math!

It's a full moon. Watch out for werewolves, and word problems?! In this fun take on traditional math books, werewolves are the instructors as well as models to help readers learn about one- and two-step word problems, an important standard of the Common Core. Delightful illustrations help young mathematicians master how to set up and solve equations, while fascinating fact boxes supply information about the famous fantasy creatures in this fun, high-interest volume.

Archaeologists have discovered an ancient tomb. They pry open a passage and out comes a mummy. But it is not just a mummy, it's a multiplying mummy! This entertaining yet educational volume uses beautifully illustrated mummies to teach young mathematicians about the fundamentals of multiplication, including skills highlighted in the Common Core. They'll also learn fun facts about mummies of ancient Egypt and other cultures. History and math collide in this "must have" for every elementary library collection or classroom.

Learning to measure using different units as well as different measuring tools is essential for budding mathematicians and scientists. Vital measurement concepts are introduced in this vibrant volume featuring the elusive Loch Ness monster. Yes, "Nessie" has come to the surface to guide readers in learning tips and tricks to become measurement experts. Amusement and education collide on these bright pages, which provide loads of math information, quiz questions, and fascinating lore about the Loch Ness monster.

Everyone knows some ghosts are helpful spirits, they may even help with math! In this high-interest volume, a unique mix of eerie info and math exercises, young mathematicians can practice their subtraction skills using illustrated ghost models as well as hone their mental math strategies. The comprehensible text provides valuable hints that readers can apply to all kinds of subtraction equations they may encounter. Fact boxes about ghosts and eerie images will attract even reluctant readers, and an answer key provides opportunities for self-assessment. Subtraction has never been spookier, or more fun.

Understanding place value is the key to comprehending large numbers and to learning strategies to easily add and subtract such numbers. Readers will practice place value skills presented by the monsters called ogres. Delightful illustrations and intriguing folklore fact boxes accompany the achievable text. Readers will answer math problems throughout this motivating volume, allowing them to assess their understanding of the critical concepts.

Math is all about data. It's essential to understand the questions it can answer for you and how to gather it. Readers will be especially interested to learn what a dragon does with data in the entertaining pages of this unique book. The narrative engagingly instructs on building math skills while sharing details about the mythology of these dreaded beasts. Stellar illustrations capture the imagination. Readers will be able to assess their understanding of the math concepts through word problems and other questions throughout the text.

In an increasingly digital world, many young people struggle to read analog clocks, but these goblins have arrived just in time. This amusing yet educational book, full of amazing illustrations of these mischievous creatures, introduces many time-reading skills to riveted readers. They'll learn folklore about goblins and discover that clocks are a great way to learn other elementary math concepts.

People might not be good at finding hard evidence of Bigfoot, but Bigfoot is really good at discovering fractions all around! This delightful book combines an essential math topic with fascinating folklore and will engage readers and mathematicians of all levels. Entertaining illustrations of Bigfoot support both the math material and assessment quiz questions throughout the narrative. Fun fact boxes supply information that inquisitive Bigfoot hunters want to know.

The terrible yowling of the supernatural spirit called the banshee is calling young mathematicians to learn more about shapes. Readers will love the delightful illustrations of banshees that aid them as they're learning about attributes of two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes such as their angles, faces, and sides. Fact boxes provide information about creepy stories of banshees passed down through the years. Questions throughout this highly motivating narrative allow readers to assess their understanding of the geometry concepts.

Division can seem like a complicated concept without the right tools to understand what it means in the real world, or the fantasy world. In this amusing and beneficial book, vampires are the math teachers, instructing readers about strategies to help them decipher and solve division problems. Equations are accompanied by striking illustrations, and an answer key offers opportunities for self-assessment. Fun fact boxes about vampires add further interest to this must-have math book.