Math with Animals

Seals are playful creatures that live in cold waters around the world. Readers will find lots of cute seals--and a few ugly ones--inside this fun guide to subtraction. Each spread includes colorful photographs of seals in their natural habitats, facts about them, and simple subtraction problems.

Several kinds of bears live on Earth, from the "small" black bear to the enormous Kodiak bear. All bears have some things in common, but they also have key differences, which are highlighted in the manageable text. Readers will also practice comparison skills on each spread by answering basic mathematical questions.

Apes are mammals that are very similar to people--just look at their faces! Gorillas, gibbons, chimpanzees, orangutans, and bonobos are all apes. Readers learn key facts about these animals and see amazing photographs of them in their natural habitats, all while seamlessly practicing basic addition problems.

The lion is called the king of the beasts! Lions are expert hunters and have few natural enemies. Inside this book, readers will see amazing photographs of lions up close in their natural habitats. Readers learn important facts about lions while practicing the essential math skill of counting. An answer key allows readers to assess their mathematical knowledge.

It's time to talk about turtles! More than 350 kinds of turtles live all over the world, and they can be found living on land as well as in the water. While learning about turtles and seeing them in their natural habitats, readers will also get the opportunity to practice their time-telling skills. Each spread includes fun facts and an example or question regarding time.

The world is home to many, many kinds of birds-from the giant ostrich to the tiny hummingbird! Readers see these birds and many others in their natural habitats inside this informative guide. The text also reinforces the basic concept of near and far while imparting valuable scientific facts to young readers.