Books in Rosen Common Core Math Readers series

What Are Rules and Laws? was written to support the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts. Important rules and reasons to follow them are explored in this volume. From home to school to Capitol Hill, readers learn all about rules and why we need them. CCSS English Language Arts Strands & Standards: Literacy.RI.1.7, Literacy.L.1.1

Push and Pull: Understanding Force and Motion is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.2.3 and Literacy.L.2.5b. Readers learn about the laws of motion and other introductory physics topics in this book, which includes full-page color photographs paired with narrative nonfiction text that explain relevant concepts. This book should be paired with “Making Things Move: Force and Motion" (9781477723357) from the InfoMax Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.

Amelia Earhart: Female Aviator was written to support the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts. Students are treated to a bright and cheerful portrait of the air-bound heroine. Beautiful primary source photographs and lively text will inspire readers. CCSS English Language Arts Strands & Standards: Literacy.RI.1.2, Literacy.L.1.1

Shapes are generally our first encounter with math. Geometry skills are learned from an early age, and readers build upon those first geometry lessons with topics like describing objects using the names of shapes, identifying both two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes, and composing shapes. Readers are able to explore these essential concepts independently through easy-to-follow text and colorful images of both new and familiar shapes. Students learn to use the names of shapes to describe the relative position of an object in an accessible context. This book reflects standard K.G.A.1 of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.

Skills dealing with counting and cardinality provide essential foundations for beginning math students. Readers learn important topics, such as counting from 1 to 1, comparing numbers, answering “how many?” questions, counting by 1s, and writing numbers. Each topic is explained in detail using accessible text and colorful images to help readers independently explore these core math concepts. Readers practice their counting skills with the help of players on a team in this volume, which reflects standard K.CC.B.4 of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. This book should be paired with "At the Race" (978147771971) from the InfoMax Math Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.

Working with measurements and data is an essential skill for all math students. Readers are introduced to concepts like describing and comparing measurable attributes and sorting objects into categories. Each skill is explained with the help of accessible text and bright images. Comparing temperatures is made easy and enjoyable in this volume, which adheres to standard K.MD.A.2 of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. This book should be paired with "Is It Hot or Is It Cold?" (978147772127) from the InfoMax Math Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.

Alexander Graham Bell: Famous Inventor was written to support the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts. Detailed ink renderings, photographs, and illustrations highlight the life and times of Alexander Graham Bell. Carefully leveled text explains his early beginnings and his amazing invention. CCSS English Language Arts Strands & Standards: Literacy.RI.1.1, Literacy.L.1.2

Algebra is a foundational concept in the study of mathematics, and readers will delight in learning the principles of operations and algebraic thinking in a relatable and engaging way. Topics such as adding and subtracting within 20, using algebraic principles to solve equations and word problems, and understanding the relationship between addition and subtraction will give beginning math students a firm grasp on basic math concepts. Readers will see how traveling up and down on an elevator can be an opportunity to use various strategies to fluently add within 10. This volume satisfies CCSS Math Standard 1.OA.C.6.