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Books in Math in the Real World series

  • How Crime Fighters Use Math

    Sheri L Arroyo

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, Oct. 1, 2009)
    When in pursuit of criminals, the police, detectives, and private investigators all use math to capture the wrongdoers. How Crime Fighters Use Math shows how those in law enforcement use math to predict the actions of perpetrators and capture them. Whether collecting clues at a crime scene, analyzing the results of a lie detector test, or cracking the code in a secret message, crime fighters constantly use math to catch criminals and keep people safe. Concepts and skills emphasized include: Number Sense and Operations Problem Solving Estimation Measurement Data Analysis Algebraic Thinking Geometry and Spatial Sense.
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  • How Nurses Use Math

    Sarah Glasscock

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Publications, Oct. 1, 2009)
    When you visit a doctor's office or a hospital, chances are you come into contact with a nurse, a skilled professional who uses math everyday to do his or her job. How Nurses Use Math illustrates how nurses use math to calculate medication dosages and judge the health and safety of their patients.
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  • Electricity in the Real World

    Sarah E. Ward

    Paperback (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)
    Introduces electricity, provides an overview of its history, and discusses different ways it can be made.
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  • Discovering STEM at the Amusement Park

    Cynthia Roby

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Describes some of the ways in which people use science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at an amusement park, including rides, games, and making cotton candy.
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  • Math in the Real World Set

    Rhea A. Stewart

    Hardcover (Chelsea Clubhouse, Oct. 1, 2009)
    Math is used in everyday life for key activities ranging from rescuing hikers stranded in the wilderness to exploring deep-sea shipwrecks to designing video games. The full-colour Math in the Real World set will help young readers gain a deeper understanding of mathematic principles by showing how they are applied in the real world in a variety of high-interest activities and professions. Join astronauts rocketing into space or chefs cooking a meal to discover how they use math to do their jobs.Concepts and skills emphasized include: Number Sense and OperationsProblem SolvingEstimationMeasurementData AnalysisAlgebraic ThinkingGeometry and Spatial SenseAnd more.
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  • Discovering STEM at the Zoo

    Therese Shea

    Paperback (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Describes some of the ways in which people use science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at a zoo, including animal diets, habitat and exhibit design, and energy needs.
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  • Real World Math Orange Level: Solve a Crime

    Wendy Clemson, David Clemson, Kev Pritchard, Marjorie Frank

    Paperback (Ticktock Books, LTD, Oct. 8, 2013)
    This clever and challenging approach to math will interest and inspire budding mathematicians and encourage an active way of learning. Using real-world situations, this book displays the practical applications for the math that children learn in classrooms and demonstrates that math goes far beyond paper and pencil and into everyday life. Inviting students to play detective and use their math knowledge to solve real-life crimes, this exciting story-problem book focuses on one case, taking the reader through a detailed investigation while exploring the math techniques used by real detectives and forensic scientists. This resource allows children to practice their math and numeracy skills while experiencing the thrill of what it's really like to solve a crime.
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  • How Long Is It?: Learning to Measure With Nonstandard Units

    Elizabeth Kernan

    Paperback (Rosen Pub Group, Feb. 1, 2008)
    A simple look at measuring without rulers and other standard means.
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  • The Pizza Party: Learning Basic Problem-Solving Skills

    Grace Pezzimenti

    Paperback (Rosen Pub Group, April 30, 2003)
    I'm having a party. How will I share my pizza?
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  • Real World Math Orange Level: Extreme Sports

    Wendy Clemson, David Clemson, Oli Cundale, Laura Berry, Matt King

    Paperback (Ticktock Books, LTD, Oct. 8, 2013)
    This clever and challenging approach to math will interest and inspire budding mathematicians and encourage an active way of learning. Using real-world situations, this book displays the practical applications for the math that children learn in classrooms and demonstrates that math goes far beyond paper and pencil and into everyday life. Exploring the physical challenges of extreme sports athletes, this reference looks at daring tricks and impressive performances through the lens of mathematics. By deconstructing these performances, young learners will get excited about the ways they can apply math in their own lives.
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  • Real World Math Orange Level: Be a Stuntman

    Wendy Clemson, David Clemson, Joss Gower

    Paperback (Ticktock Books, LTD, Oct. 8, 2013)
    This clever and challenging approach to math will interest and inspire budding mathematicians and encourage an active way of learning. Using real-world situations, this book displays the practical applications for the math that children learn in classrooms and demonstrates that math goes far beyond paper and pencil and into everyday life. Whether it’s a high fall, a terrifying fire, a high-speed car chase, or a mesmerizing aerial stunt, this imaginative guide through the real-world applications of practical math will excite aspiring movie stuntmen. From the budgets to the sets, math is an important part of the movie business, and this educational resource introduces children to the math and numbers behind Hollywood’s impressive stunts.
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  • Real World Math Orange Level: Fly a Jumbo Jet

    Wendy Clemson, David Clemson, Chris Perry, Marjorie Frank

    Paperback (Ticktock Books, LTD, Oct. 8, 2013)
    This clever and challenging approach to math will interest and inspire budding mathematicians and encourage an active way of learning. Using real-world situations, this book displays the practical applications for the math that children learn in classrooms and demonstrates that math goes far beyond paper and pencil and into everyday life. Exploring the duties of jet pilots, this reference shows how everyday math helps them to navigate bad weather, deal with emergencies, and make a smooth landing, and will encourage students to explore math outside of the classroom through these fun, role-playing, activities.
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