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This math concept book engages young readers through simple text and photos as they learn about number lines.

There are shapes everywhere you look. You can put shapes together or build with them. What can you build with three circles? In this title, students will explore and understand that certain attributes define what a shape is called. This title will allow students to identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.

Explores some of the different tools used to measure objects.

Explores the different ways to sort items.

Teaches young students about key math symbols such as =, +, -, , degrees, $, cents and how to use them.

Word problems can be thought of as little math puzzles we read. Students learn that solving a word problem involves reading it carefully then turning the words into numbers. The book demonstrates how to solve addition and subtraction word problems by using objects or drawings. This title also will allow students to explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text and identify which reasons and evidence support...