Hot Numbers, Cool Math Book

- 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