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Books in Math in the Real World series

  • The Census and America's People: Analyzing Data Using Line Graphs and Tables

    Natashya Wilson

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Describes the process of the United States census, including the shift in statistics over the years, how its tabulation has changed, and why taking a census is important.
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  • Magic Squares: Learning the Inverse Relationships Between Addition and Subtraction

    Colleen Adams

    Paperback (Rosen Classroom, Jan. 1, 2004)
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  • At the Football Game: Learning the Symbols <, >, and =

    Joanne Mattern

    Paperback (Rosen Pub Group, May 30, 2003)
    Introduces the mathematical symbols for "greater than," "less than," and "equal to" using examples of money and time spent at a football game.
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  • Computer Science in the Real World

    Lisa Idzikowski

    Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Take a look into the fascinating world of computer science, why it is an intriguing STEM career, and the amazing work scientists in this field have accomplished throughout the years.
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  • On the Trail with Lewis and Clark: Learning to Use Line Graphs

    Judith Lechner

    Paperback (Rosen Publishing Group, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Lewis and Clark were brave explorers who traveled great distances to map and take notes on much of the country. This book delves into the exciting history of their journey. Readers will also learn how to chart data on line graphs as they observe the number of miles the explorers traveled each month.
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  • Animals on the Farm: Learning to Compare Size

    Zachary Williams

    Paperback (Rosen Pub Group, April 30, 2003)
    Compares the sizes of a variety of animals found on a farm.
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  • Inside the Human Body: Using the Scientific and Exponential Notation

    Greg Roza

    Paperback (Rosen Publishing Group, Jan. 1, 2006)
    Introduces the concepts of exponents and scientific notation using examples from the human anatomy.
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  • Discovering Stem at the Baseball Game

    Ryan Nagelhout

    Paperback (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2015)
    Step out of the classroom and into the big leagues with this book, which explores the science, technology, engineering, and math that shapes Americas favorite pastime. Readers will see how STEM influences everything in a baseball game, from a pitchers throw to the physics of stadium seating. The in-depth coverage of each STEM subject is reinforced by engaging images, which encourages readers to visualize and identify how classroom concepts are used in the real world. The text also covers STEM careers and how readers can get involved when they grow up. Fact boxes support the age-appropriate text, which was designed to address science, technology, engineering, and math in the elementary curricula.
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  • Where We Play Sports: Measuring the Perimeters of Polygons

    Greg Roza

    Paperback (Rosen Pub Group, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Discusses how to measure the perimeters of various types of playing fields, such as football and soccer, by using addition and multiplication.
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  • Mathematics in the Real World

    Christine Zuchora-Walske

    Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 31, 2016)
    Take a look into the fascinating world of mathematics, why it is an intriguing STEM career, and the amazing work scientists in this field have accomplished throughout the years.
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  • Breaking the Code with Cryptography: Analyzing Patterns

    Janey Levy

    Paperback (Rosen Publishing Group, Jan. 1, 2006)
    A brief history of cryptography also shows how to break simple ciphers by analyzing the patterns used to create them.
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  • Trading Baseball Cards: Learning the Symbols +, -, and =

    Jessica Baron

    Paperback (Rosen Pub Group, April 30, 2003)
    Learning about the symbols - plus,+, minus,-, and equals, =.
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