A Selection of Mathematics Children's Books
Children's books are available to enrich the mathematical concepts you are teaching. A selection of these titles is listed below. Children's ebooks are also available from the "EBook Collections" tab on the left side of this guide.
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Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by Although Alexander and his money are quickly parted, he comes to realize all the things that can be done with a dollar.
The Doorbell Rang by Each ring of the doorbell brings more friends to share the delicious cookies Ma has made in this beloved classic. This enjoyable read-aloud picture book about friendship, sharing, and cookies can also be used to introduce basic math concepts to young children. "Refreshing, enjoyable, and unpredictable."--School Library Journal Pat Hutchins is the celebrated creator of numerous award-winning books for children, including Rosie's Walk, Titch, and Don't Forget the Bacon! The Doorbell Rang was named a Notable Book for Children by the American Library Association.
The Game of Patterns by Study the lines, shapes and colours of the patterns in this book. They may look the same... but they're not! Look closely - how many differences can you spot?
The Greedy Triangle by Dissatisfied with its shape, a triangle keeps asking the local shapeshifter to add more lines and angles until it doesn't know which side is up.
How Many? How Much? Based on Timothy Goes to School and other Stories by Rosemary Wells by https://ocul-lhd.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01OCUL_LHD/544bqc/alma9911081529705155
How Much, How Many, How Far, How Heavy, How Long, How Tall Is 1000? by How tall would a pile of 1000 acorns be? And if those acorns grew into 1000 oak trees, how big would that forest be? As children learn about large numbers, counting becomes less practical and understanding these numbers becomes more and more important. In this playful and mathematically sound book, children will develop an understanding of how big, how small, how long and how tall 1000 really is
The King's Commissioners by The King wants to know how many commissioners he has. His Royal Advisors and the Princess show him how to count the commissioners by 2s, 5s, and 10s. Used in Math By All Means: Place Value, Grades 1-2.
Multiplying Menace by Rumpelstiltskin is back! This time he's making mischief with his multiplying stick. Can Peter unlock the secret of the stick in time to save the kingdom? Whimsical illustrations bring fun to multiplying whole numbers and fractions.
Polly's Pen Pal by "Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they see how real-life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books." --Kimberly D. Mueller, Ed.D., First Grade Teacher, Ashbrook School, Lumberton NJ Polly's Pen Pal is perfect for teaching metrics to second, third, and fourth graders. Polly's pen pal, Ally, is 125 centimeters tall, weighs 25 kilograms, and lives 450 kilometers away--and Polly is determined to find a way to visit her! A story of long-distance friendship introduces basic metric measurements to children. Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations by Remy Simard. Parents and other educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding comparisons a breeze--as well as the concrete examples of how math works! The book contains activities for adults to do with kids to extend math into their own lives! Math skills are life skills, and the MathStart series supports success! This award-winning series by Stuart J. Murphy teaches math through stories and visual models 63 books divided into three levels with 21 books in each Fun activities kids will love are included to help parents and teachers emphasize the lessons Engaging and relatable stories, with each story revolving around practical applications of the math concept presented Lively art from top-notch illustrators Charts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehension MathStart's unique combination of stories, illustrations, and visual models helps teachers and parents in the teaching of math and provides all children with the opportunity to succeed. The math concepts taught in MathStart books conform to state and national standards. Level 1 is Pre-K-Kindergarten; Level 2 is Grades 1-3; Level 3 is Grades 2-4. The series follows math topics across grades so there is a foundational path to learning that runs through the levels. Help kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series!
Sheep Won't Sleep: Counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s by A comical math skills book with a cast of colorful woolly animals Clarissa is flabbergasted. Ten of the sheep she was counting while trying to doze off have barged into her bedroom. The bossy ewes tell her to count pairs of alpacas, herds of llamas, and sets of yaks. Pretty soon baaing, bleating, and snorting animals have overrun the room. Luckily Clarissa can use subtraction to literally unravel her problem in this whimsical story that introduces children to counting by twos, fives, and tens.
Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi by Sir Cumference, Lady Di of Ameter, and Radius are back in their second Math Adventure! This time, a potion has changed Sir Cumference into a fire-breathing dragon. Can Radius change him back? Join Radius on his quest through the castle to solve a riddle that will reveal the cure. It lies in discovering the magic number that is the same for all circles.
Sir Cumference and the Great Knight of Angleland by Radius is on a quest to earn his knighthood With only a circular medallion, a mysterious poem, and his own wits to guide him, he must find and rescue a missing king. Includes plastic protractor
Sir Cumference and the Sword in the Cone by King Arthur has issued a challenge. The first knight to find the sword Edgecalibur will be the next king. Join Sir Cumference, Lady Di of Ameter, and their son, Radius, as they race to help their friend, Vertex, find the sword and discover the secrets of cubes, pyramids, cylinders, and cones.
Sir Cumference and the Viking's Map by While riding through the forests of Angleland, cousins Per and Radius realize they are lost and are desperate for a map to guide them home. Soon they come across a mysterious house in the hills. Inside they find a map to a treasure belonging to Xaxon Yellowbearyd, the fiercest Viking warrior of his time. Per and Radius must decode the strange numbered grid on the map, while trying to steer clear of the pack of bungling bandits who are on their tail. Will they find the treasure in time?
Spaghetti and Meatballs for All! by When Mrs. Comfort's guests rearrange all of her carefully placed tables and chairs, dinnertime at the family reunion becomes a complete mess, in a playful introduction to the concepts of area and perimeter.
Toasty Toes: Counting in TensIntroduces counting in tens by counting the number of toes on the beach.
Children's books are available to enrich the mathematical concepts you are teaching. A selection of these titles is listed below. Children's ebooks are also available from the "EBook Collections" tab on the left side of this guide.
Click on a title for location and availability
The Great Number Rumble by Discover the many places where mathematical ideas are surprisingly hidden. Math can show up in the most unlikely places! When the schools in Jeremy's town ban math, all the kids cheer, all except his friend Sam, a self-proclaimed mathnik, who sets out to prove that math is not only important, but fun. Running parallel to the fictional narrative are informative sidebars that discuss the weird, puzzling, and amusing aspects of mathematics. Some topics covered are math in nature, art, music, magic and tricks, crime solving, and sports. Artist Lil Crump brings the pages to life with her lively cartoons, while photographs illustrate key concepts. The dynamic layout invites even math-phobic readers to dive in. Written for 9-12 year olds, this book uses photographs, illustrations, sidebars, biographies of mathematicians, and DIY activities to highlight the surprising ways math is integral to our lives.
Healthy Fractions by This book will introduce readers to fractions through relatable contexts and clear explanations. Straightforward visuals will help students to fully grasp the concept of fractions as being multiple parts of a whole. Accessible text and an engaging storyli
Math-Terpieces by In his most ground-breaking book since THE BEST OF TIMES (Fall 2002), Greg Tang underscores the importance of four basic rules in problem-solving. Keeping an open mind, looking for unusual number combinations, using multiple skills (like subtracting to add) and looking for patterns, will guarantee any child success in math. In MATH-TERPIECES, Tang continues to challenge kids with his innovative approach to math, and uses art history to expand his vision for creative problem-solving.
On Beyond a Million by Professor X and his dog, Y, teach kids how to count exponentially by powers of 10 (1, 10, 100, 1,000, 10,000, etc.), beginning at 1 and working all the way up to a googol (a 1 followed by 100 zeros) and beyond. Children fascinated by large numbers will be amazed how quickly they can count to really BIG numbers, and they’ll also find answers to questions like “What comes after a trillion?” or “What’s the biggest number in the world?” Real-life examples provide plenty of fun facts, such as how much popcorn Americans eat in one year, or how many hairs are on a square inch of a person’s head. Along with the fun comes some powerful learning, as this unique counting book helps kids understand our number system, which is based on multiples of 10.
Pigs Will Be Pigs by Join the pig family as they add, subtract, multiply, divide, and think about how money works in order to satisfy their big pig appetites! The pigs are very hungry, and there's no food in the house. Mr. Pig suggests eating out--but oh, no! The Pigs are out of money! So the family goes on a money hunt. In beds, under the carpet, even in the washing machine the coins and bills add up, and soon it's off to the Enchanted Enchilada. How much money did the Pigs find? What can they afford to order from the menu? Join the fun and pig out on math and money concepts with the Pigs!
Pizza Parts: Fractions by Pizza Parts: FRACTIONS! Elena is throwing a pizza party for her birthday. Her friends like different toppings. How will they make sure that they all get their favorite slices? By using fractions, of course!
Using Division Facts in the Garden by Using DIVISION FACTS in the Garden: The Lewis School Garden Club is planning a vegetable garden. The first step is to build a fence around the garden. Join the students as they use division to determine exactly how much lumber they will need.
What's Your Angle, Pythagoras? by Young Pythagoras can't seem to stay out of trouble. Every time he tries to help, people get angry. What's a curious kid to do? On a trip to Egypt, Pythagoras' curiosity helps him discover the secret of the right triangle. A clever introduction to the Pythagorean Theorem.
