Math Through Children's Literature

Use children's literature as a springboard to successful mathematical literacy. This book contains summaries of books, each related to the NCTM Standards, that will help children gain familiarity with and an understanding of mathematical concepts. Each chapter has classroom-tested activities and a bibliography of additional books to further expand student learning.

Use children's literature as a springboard to successful mathematical literacy. This best-seller contains summaries of books, each related to the NCTM Standards, that will help children gain familiarity with and an understanding of mathematical concepts.

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Activities planned to introduce kids to the math sciences with little stress/resistance. Justifies itself through reference to the National Council of Teachers of Math's Curriculum Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

KATHRYN L. BRADDON, a former library media specialist, is a teacher, writer, and workshop leader based in Canandaigua, New York.

NANCY J. HALL taught preschool through college for 14 years and is currently an educational consultant in gifted education in central Pennsylvania.

DALE TAYLOR, Elementary Principal/K12 Curriculum Director, East Grand Forks Public Schools, East Grand Forks, Minnesota, and Associate Professor at the University of North Dakota, worked in an advisory capacity on the NCTM Standards.