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Square crackers are a tasty snack. A square pillow is a perfect place to rest a head. It might not always occur to us, but our world is full of shapes. This book will hone young readers into recognizing the square, an essential standard of Common Core mathematics. Colorful photographs accompany comprehensible text, supporting readers' budding vocabulary and making this text achievable as well as entertaining.
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"Counting is a fundamental math skill. Being able to count and then compare amounts takes this skill to the next level. This beneficial book guides readers in acquiring aptitude in comparison of quantities using at-level text and bright photographs of recognizable objects. A final assessment activity allows budding mathematicians to show off their math prowess"--
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Rectangles are everywhere. Exciting packages arrive at the door in rectangular boxes. Favorite photographs are placed in rectangular frames. In summer, everyone loves to take a dip at the local pool, which is usually a rectangle shape, too. Beginning readers and budding mathematicians need to know this useful shape as a foundation to geometric concepts. They'll love the objects and carefully selected, colorful photographs in this inviting volume.
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Diamonds are similar to squares, but they look a bit squashed." Readers will recognize this special shape in the many bright photographs of this accessible text, which also encourages them to build new vocabulary. They ll see diamond-shaped kites, cookies, and signs, and learn to spot diamonds in patterns as well. As they develop their knowledge of this elementary geometry concept, they ll understand how this aspect of math applies to real life.
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"Understanding measurable attributes such as length is an imperative skill for future mathematicians-and everyone else! This valuable volume provides practical examples to readers, asking them to compare the lengths of familiar objects on the colorful pages. Accessible text encourages vocabulary acquisition and allows beginning readers to build confidence in their emerging literacy"--
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Ovals aren t the easiest shape for young learners to spot, but this fun book will give them plenty of practice. They ll see ovals in mirrors, eggs, and bathtubs, among other recognizable shapes. Vibrant images are coupled with text that features vocabulary accessible to the beginning reader. A final activity asks readers to identify an oval among other shapes, providing a final assessment opportunity.
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Pizzas, cookies, Frisbees, some of the best things in life are circles. In the bright pages of this volume, readers will recognize circles in their everyday life. Achievable text is accompanied by carefully chosen photographs, which aid in acquisition of new vocabulary and practice in fluency. Readers are also asked to identify a circle in a concluding activity, a fun assessment of what they ve learned.
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"It's not only detectives who need to hone their powers of observation-it's all of us! Beginning readers will be delighted by this colorful book, which guides them in comparing objects and determining which is taller. Comparing heights of objects is a standard of elementary math classrooms, so conquering this essential skill puts young mathematicians ahead of the game!"--
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There are all sorts of triangles hidden in our world. This book will guide readers into seeing this shape in commonplace objects as well as help them distinguish triangles from other geometric figures. These simple exercises will encourage young mathematicians to practice identifying shapes in their own lives, reinforcing an important standard of elementary mathematics curricula.
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"Understanding properties of matter is key for future scientists. In this bright and beneficial book, readers are invited to use their sense of sight to compare the weight of objects in the appealing images. A concluding question allows them to determine which object is heavier and display their understanding of this valuable concept"--
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"Puzzle lovers enjoy spotting similarities and differences among groups of objects. This engaging book will seem like a game to riveted readers, as they learn to spot items that belong in certain categories. They'll examine colors, shapes, and other attributes of high-interest objects. At-level text encourages readers to add new vocabulary words to their collection, while colorful photographs further enhance this reading experience"--
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"Volume might seem like a tricky concept, but it's just another measurement of size. In the bright pages of this valuable book, budding scientists and mathematicians will observe differing volumes of liquids in familiar containers-and learn how to conclude which container holds more, a stepping stone to more advanced concepts. Readers will exercise their volume-determining skills by answering a closing question"--
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