Building Blocks of Mathematics

Building Blocks of Mathematics is a fun series of mathematics books from World Book! Quirky characters drawn in comic-book style introduce basic mathematics concepts in this six-volume series of books. Story problems help students with a primary reading level of 3 through 5 develop a fundamental understanding of mathematical operations and teach them techniques for solving real-life math problems. Designed in collaboration with elementary mathematics education experts, this series is appropriate for kids who are just beginning to learn math concepts, as well as older readers who can benefit from review and reinforcement.

Book Set Titles Include

  • Addition
  • Division
  • Fractions
  • Multiplication
  • Numbers
  • Subtraction

SKU: 20307A
ISBN: 978-0-7166-1431-9
Pages: 192
Volumes: 6
Price: $159.00
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    • Original comics-style art draws students into the magic world of learning mathematics
    • Fascinating information about the invention of number systems
    • Lists of additional print and internet resources about learning mathematics
    • Contents reflect state and provincial learning standards of mathematics
    • Prepared with the expert guidance of Dr. Hala Ghousseini and Dr. Anita Wager, assistant professors of mathematics education in the department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

    “This series uses a comic-book format to appeal to the target audience. Cartoon narrators guide readers through different strategies to solve mathematical story problems involving fractions, multiplication, etc. There are some humorous, edgier moments; in Subtraction, for example, seven worms escape the fish hook only to be eaten by a bird (that responds with a “Burp”). The texts move quickly through the concepts, and thus will be most useful for students with established knowledge and/or a teacher nearby to answer questions. Each volume typically ends with a page of additional facts; resource lists; and a page that includes a “Note to Educators,” an index to the strategies introduced in the texts, and a list of “Educator Resources.” For teachers who want to challenge students to consider different methods of solving problems, these books are a must.”

    School Library Journal


    "This new set from World Book was designed in collaboration with a team of education experts led by Hala Ghousseini and Anita Wager, assistant professors of mathematics education from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The concept is to provide a fun, interactive way for children to learn the basic skills and building blocks of mathematics through the use of comic-book style illustrations and story problems. Each of the six volumes addresses a different mathematical concept: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and numbers. Made up mostly of story problems, this work will help students conceptualize mathematical operations and learn new techniques for solving math problems found in real-life situations. The contents reflect state learning standards for mathematics, making these books useful for elementary and middle school libraries and classrooms. Each volume concludes with a list of additional resources (books and Websites), as well as a list of educator resources."

    American Reference Books Annual


    Using a graphic novel format, this six-volume set covers multiple ways to perform arithmetic operations. Well-designed to reinforce previously taught concepts. Grades 1-5.

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