Math and Me

There are so many ways to use math on a trip! From telling time to measuring distance, readers will learn how math can make travel more interesting and more fun.

Math isn't just something you learn in school and forget! It's an important part of the world around you. Whether it's cooking in the kitchen, shopping for groceries, or enjoying a game of baseball, this series shows young readers important math concepts at work in the real world. Each book focuses on specific early math skills, typically taught in grade 1.

Young readers will use math skills such as measuring, counting, and adding as they plant flowers and vegetables in this gardening experience.

Young readers will learn about counting, adding, and greater than/less than and equal to while enjoying a day at a baseball game.

What's better than baking a yummy pizza? Using math skills while you cook! Young readers will explore concepts such as measuring, adding, dividing, and counting in this cooking adventure.

How many sides does a triangle have? What are some circular shapes we see around us? How do you draw a rectangle? Early learners will be able to answer these questions and more after they explore this fun introduction to basic shapes. The accessible text is ideal for beginning independent readers, but the interactive and encouraging tone makes this reading experience an enjoyable one to be shared in classrooms and at home as well. Young readers will have fun using the colorful photographs to practice spotting shapes in the world around them. "Short, simple text and familiar images make this an appealing series for young readers and wonderful to use in primary classroom math lessons." --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple (Series Review)

How many objects are in the shopping basket? How many more do we need? How much does each item cost? Young readers will enjoy helping with this shopping trip as they practice counting, adding, and using money.

Beginning readers practice their counting skills in this fun introduction to a basic math concept. The simple text guides them through a basic counting exercise, and they are encouraged to follow along using both words and numerals, which are highlighted at the bottom of the pages. Vibrant photographs and familiar examples of things to count help readers independently explore the text using comfortable visual cues. In addition, this reading experience is a fun one for adults and young readers to share together. This colorful and creative counting exercise is designed to foster a sense of curiosity and excitement about learning. "Short, simple text and familiar images make this an appealing series for young readers and wonderful to use in primary classroom math lessons." --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple (Series Review)

Learning to spot patterns and fill in the missing pieces is a big part of elementary math curricula. Readers practice this essential skill in fun and creative ways as they navigate this engaging introduction to patterns. Achievable text and familiar examples allow early learners to independently explore the various patterns presented in this volume. In addition, the text is structured in a way that also encourages reading aloud in school or at home with the help of an adult. The full-color photographs that fill each page and the interactive tone of the text make basic math lessons fun for readers. "Short, simple text and familiar images make this an appealing series for young readers and wonderful to use in primary classroom math lessons." --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple (Series Review)

Early learners are given a fun introduction to basic measuring units and tools in this accessible guide to beginning math concepts. The simple, clear text can be read independently, or it can be used as a shared reading experience in a classroom or one-on-one at home. Familiar examples of things that can be measured are presented in bright, full-color photographs. These add a helpful component for visual learners. Readers are encouraged to see measuring as a skill they can use in their everyday lives and are empowered to practice it on their own. "Short, simple text and familiar images make this an appealing series for young readers and wonderful to use in primary classroom math lessons." --School Library Journal, Series Made Simple (Series Review)