Ruggieri, Linda / Escritor
Students will learn division while reading about an exciting week at Critter Camp! Students will solve simple practice problems through examples that use their favorite zoo animals including horned lizards, dung beetles, sea turtles, elephants, tigers, and wolves. They will also learn what it takes to keep zoo animals happy and healthy. This high-interest math reader integrates math and literacy skills, combining informational text, problem-solving, and real-world connections to help students explore mathematics in a meaningful way. The extensive Problem Solving section and Let's Explore Math sidebars provide numerous opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. Captivating images, math charts and diagrams, and narrative nonfiction text help make learning division simple and fun. The book includes text features such as a glossary, index, bold print, and a table of contents to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. The DOK-leveled Math Talk section facilitates mathematical discourse and higher order thinking skills with questions that students can respond to at school or home. Go behind the scenes of Critter Camp and learn division with this engaging grade 3 math reader!
