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"This book explains the steps of reading a problem, making a plan, solving the problem and checking your answer"--Provided by publisher.

"With her knack for making science easy to understand, Temple Grandin explains different types of thinkers, who are good with language, and visual thinkers, who think in pictures and patterns. You will discover all kinds of minds and how we need to work together to create solutions to help solve real-world problems."--

Word problems are a major part of the elementary school curriculum. When word problems are paired with enlightening information about wolves, they become a major source of fun, too. This valuable book combines a high-interest topic, wolves, with accessible word problems that will motivate young mathematicians to tackle each problem, while an answer key provides assessment opportunities. Readers will especially love the many striking photographs of...

Do you have a problem? Maybe you can use an algorithm to fix it! Learn about the codes all around us in Algorithms: Solve a Problem! Sing along as you learn to Code It!

Presents an introduction to word problems for young readers that involves the addition and subtraction of different types of currency and how to make change.

Encourages readers to be creative about solving problems by looking at the ways that different types of animals find solutions to their dilemmas, and drawing ideas and inspiration from their innovative behavior.

Introduces how to read a map using grid coordinates.

A collection of bird-themed number riddles that may be solved using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

Mrs. Potts has hired the team to pave a new path in her garden. But when Wendy leaves Dizzy and Muck alone to finish the job, they end up making a big mess!

Gives facts about the Tour de France bicycle race, such as how far participating cyclists travel each day, and shows how to use addition to determine further information.