- Simplifies complex math concepts.
- Explains concepts using real-life situations and familiar objects.
- Clear linkage between text and photos.
- Words You Know section to reinforce text.
- Index
- Full-color photographs
Curriculum Standards: Grades K-4 Science Standards
Science as Inquiry: I
- Employ simple equipment to gather data
- NCTM Pre-K-Grade 2 National Math Standards
Number and Operations Standard
- Count with understanding and recognize how many in sets of objects
- Use a variety of methods and tools to compute, including objects, mental computation, estimation, paper and pencil, and calculators
- Understand the effects of adding and subtracting whole numbers
Problem Solving Standard
- Build new mathematical knowledge through problem solving