Books in Math in the Real World series

The Big Book version of Islamic Art. This book introduces students to various Islamic art creations, which are all rooted in the use of geometric patterning. Students will learn why symmetry and balance play an important role in Islamic culture, while also focusing on how to construct and understand the highlighted patterns. Includes colorful photographs of geometric tile designs, in addition to explanatory charts and instructions on how to draw and create symmetrical patterns and tessellations through the use of bilateral symmetry, rotational symmetry, and semi-regular tessellation.

Do you have a sense of adventure and a love of the outdoors and nature? Then birdwatching--also called birding--may be the hobby for you! Birding is a popular activity because anyone can participate. Start your journey through the wild world of birding and learn ratios along the way. Packed with factual information, this fun nonfiction math book uses real-world examples of problem solving to build students' math and reading skills. Let's Explore Math sidebars feature math questions that challenge students to develop their math skills. A problem-solving section at the end of the book prompts students to reflect and apply what they've learned. Demystify math with this leveled book that makes learning math easy and accessible for kids ages 10-12 and appeals to reluctant readers.