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Counting at the Playground (Counting Around Town)

Rosie Banks - Powerkids Pr
Format: Library Binding

Learning to connect math concepts to everyday life is an important step in a budding mathematician's education. Real-life occurrences become opportunities to reinforce standards. In this fun book, the playground is a setting for practicing counting skills. Accessible text is crafted...
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A Treasure of Measures

Mike Downs - Chronicle Books
Format: Hardcover

There are so many little life moments to measure - and so many creative ways to measure them!. How do you measure how long it takes to read a good book? Sure, you can use units of time, like minutes or hours . . . but you can also use your very own measurements: how many times you laugh...
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Shapes and Shapes: TOON Level 1 (TOON Books)

Ivan Brunetti - TOON Books
Format: Hardcover

Who knew shapes could be so much fun?. Respected art professor IVAN BRUNETTI still remembers the fun he had playing with shapes as a kid. In the hands of the author/artist of Wordplay, 3x4, and Comics: Easy as ABC, shapes explode, divide, and multiply, offering young readers a basic yet exciting...
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It Bears Repeating

Tanya Tagaq - Tundra Books
Format: Hardcover

This beautifully crafted picture book celebrates one of the world's most awesome animals: the polar bear. Evocative but simple text by award-winning musician and artist Tanya Tagaq is accompanied by striking art in this classic counting book.. Beginning with 1 proud polar bear standing...
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One Chicken Nugget

Tadgh Bentley - Balzer Bray
Format: Hardcover

Inspired by the classic folktale "One Grain of Rice," One Chicken Nugget is a monstrously funny new picture book - with a mathematical twist! - from the author-illustrator of Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups.Everybody knows monsters love chicken nuggets, but Frank loved them more...
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Counting at the Library (Counting Around Town)

Rosie Banks - Powerkids Pr
Format: Library Binding

Libraries are a place of learning, so what better place for budding mathematicians to practice number sense. Number sense is an ability to understand numbers. Counting correctly is a major part of number sense. In this brightly designed book, learners will count at the library, using both...
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Watch This!: A Book About Making Shapes

Jane Godwin - Scribe US
Format: Hardcover

In a world oversaturated with beautiful photos (hello Instagram!) and imagery (hello 'Golden Age of Illustration'!) we sometimes forget the power that photos can have for our children. Seeing photographs of other kids in action promotes empathy, acknowledges the diversity...
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Luna's Yum Yum Dim Sum

Natasha Yim
Format: Hardcover

On Luna's birthday, the whole family goes out for dim sum--but Luna and her brothers can't agree on how to share their pork buns fairly. How can three people divide up five buns? Should some siblings get more than others? Or should they cut the buns into smaller and smaller pieces...
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Zero Zebras: A Counting Book about What's Not There

Bruce Goldstone - Orchard Books
Format: Hardcover

Discover the importance of counting what's there and what's not there in this brilliant picture book that combines math, imagination, and creativity, perfect for fans of Greg Tang!Zero Zebras asks a bold question: can you count what isn't there? Can you count ... to zero? Bruce...
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Again, Essie? (Storytelling Math)

Jenny Lacika - Charlesbridge
Format: Paperback

Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!Rafael wants to protect his toys from his little sister, Essie. Gathering materials from around the house, he builds a wall tall enough and wide enough to keep her out. But will it be strong enough? And what does Essie really want?...
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Bracelets for Bina's Brothers

Rajani LaRocca - Charlesbridge
Format: Paperback

For the Hindu holiday of Raksha Bandhan, Bina is determined to make beaded bracelets for her brothers all by herself. She finds out which colors her brothers like and dislike and sets to work. Working with her every-other-one beading pattern causes Bina to discover something new about patterns--and...
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Yumbo Gumbo (Storytelling Math)

Keila V. Dawson - Charlesbridge
Format: Hardcover

Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!. Annabelle's grandparents are finally going to teach her how to cook gumbo! But the family can't agree on what type of gumbo to make. They vote for their favorite, but the vote results in a tie. Now what? A playful exploration...
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We Are One: How the World Adds Up

Susan Hood - Candlewick
Format: Hardcover

One can be one thing all on its own - one star, one stream, one stick, one stone. But those on their toes, those using their smarts, know one can be more than the sum of its parts.Consider the two slices of bread that make up one sandwich, or the three lines of poetry that form one haiku,...
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The Bark Park (Math Matters)

Lori Haskins Houran - Kane Press
Format: Paperback

Discover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5-8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math.Pups love the Bark Park, the best dog park around. Only...
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100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli

David LaRochelle - Dial Books
Format: Hardcover

This wacky counting adventure by Geisel Award-winning author David LaRochelle is a hilarious ode to dragons and math, with pitch-perfect art by Lian Cho.. High on a mountain live 100 mighty dragons all named Broccoli. When a tremendous wind blows half the dragons away, ten others sail off to become...
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Lia & Luis: Puzzled! (Storytelling Math)

Ana Crespo - Charlesbridge
Format: Hardcover

Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!Twins Lia and Luís have received a secret puzzle from their grandma! Can they put it together to read the hidden message? A playful exploration of geometry and sorting featuring Brazilian American characters and a glossary of Brazilian...
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Seven Golden Rings: A Tale of Music and Math

Rajani LaRocca
Format: Hardcover

In ancient India, a boy named Bhagat travels to the rajah's city, hoping to ensure his family's prosperity by winning a place at court as a singer. Includes author's note about binary numbers.
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Math appeal : mind stretching math riddles

Greg Tang - Scholastic Press
Format: Hardcover

NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Greg Tang challenges kids to solve problems creatively in this follow-up to MATH FOR ALL SEASONS.In this book youll learn to seeHow very clever you can be.Well teach you tricks to help you add,Some day in math class youll be glad! In this follow-up...
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Seeing Symmetry

Loreen Leedy - Holiday House
Format: Hardcover

This book is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for fourth-grade mathematics in geometry .G..Once you start looking, you can find symmetry all around you. Symmetry is when one shape looks the same if you flip, slide, or turn it. Its in words and even letters. Its in both nature...
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Too Small Tola Makes It Count

Atinuke
Format: Hardcover


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Ada Lace Gets Famous (6) (An Ada Lace Adventure)

Emily Calandrelli - Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback

From Emily Calandrelli - Emmy-nominated host of Xploration Outer Space, host of Netflix's Emily's Wonder Lab, and graduate of MIT - comes the sixth novel in a fun illustrated chapter book series about an eight-year-old girl with a knack for science, math, and solving mysteries with...
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Math Mysteries: The Triplet Threat (Math Mysteries, 1)

Aaron Starmer - Odd Dot
Format: Hardcover

A page-turning mystery brimming with lighthearted intrigue and essential middle-grade math skills, Math Mysteries: The Triplet Threat by author Aaron Starmer will have readers on the edge of their seats as they unravel the who-done it using math. Perfect for both mystery and math lovers,...
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Figure It Out, Henri Weldon

Tanita S. Davis - Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Hardcover

Tanita S. Davis, author of Partly Cloudy and Serena Says, has written another funny, warm story featuring middle school and family life - all about the complex calculations it takes for everyone to balance the equations of their lives and what it takes to be part of a team while handling...
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Math Maker Lab: 27 Super Cool Projects

DK - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

Explore the exciting world of numbersWhether you're a math geek or prefer practical hands-on projects, this book combines creativity with calculations. You don't have to be a genius or even need a calculator. Each of the super-fun make-and-do projects in this book comes with simple...
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Discovering the Technology of the Ancient Americas (Discovering Ancient Technology)

Lindsey Lowe - Cavendish Square
Format: Library Binding

The Maya, Aztec, and Inca peoples developed highly advanced civilizations in the ancient Americas. Readers discover some of the many technological developments made by these groups as they expand their knowledge of both social studies and STEM concepts. Farming techniques, pyramid construction,...
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Jobs in Math (The Best Ever Jobs)

Rob Colson

When you're good at math, the career possibilities are endless! But, the math profession most young readers are familiar with is likely limited to math teachers! This book aims to open readers' eyes to the many ways they can use math to build a career. Including sections on video
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Mammoth Math: Everything You Need to Know About Numbers

DORLING KINDERSLEY LTD. - DK Children
Format: Hardcover

An offbeat guide to math from award-winning author and illustrator David Macaulay. David Macaulay's troupe of curious mammoths lead you through the basics of numbers, geometry, measurement, and much more in this unconventional and highly original guide to math. From computer games to bridges,...
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