Books in Math for the Real World: Grades 6-7 series

Signs on the Road0

Shows how to read a thermometer and what thermometers look like when they register different temperatures.

Lalley, Kristine

Introduces the mathematical concept of proportions by using examples of the money and time used to build the transcontinental railroad, and provides a brief history of the railroad and its impact upon the United States.

Shows how to solve problems involving fractions using examples of recipes for medieval food.

A simple look at measuring without rulers and other standard means.

I'm having a party. How will I share my pizza?

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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Introduces the mathematical symbols for "greater than," "less than," and "equal to" using examples of money and time spent at a football game.

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.

Compares the sizes of a variety of animals found on a farm.