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Abner, L. (2002). Grandma’s button box. Kane Press, 1575651106, $4.95, 32p.

When Kelly drops Grandma’s button box all over the floor, she and her cousins scrabble to find them then sort them.

Audience: K-1

Subject: Patterns

Standard: Patterns, Relations & Algebra, Data Analysis, Statistics & Probability

Strand: K.P.1, K.P.2, 2.P.1, K.D.1, 2.D.2

Addition and Subtraction. Math Companion. [Hybrid CD-ROM], Technology in Education. (Learning Services), VIS10240-CDBS, $49.95.
With a click or a mouse a teacher can create calculation activities, flash cards, bingo cards, posters, money and game cards.
Audience: Teachers
Subjects: Addition, Subtraction
Standard: 2.N.7, 2.N.8, 2.N.9
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Adler, D. (1997). Easy math puzzles. New York: Holiday House. 32p., 0823412830, $15.95.
Collection of mathematical riddles involving people, animals, coins or food.
Audience: K, 1, 2, 3
Subject: Math Riddles, Math Puzzles
Standard: K.N.7, 2.N.7, 2.N.9
Strand: Number Sense and Operations

Adler, D. (1977).Roman numerals. New York: Crowell. 33p., 0690013027, $18.00
Explains the Roman numeral systems.
Audience: 1,2,3
Subject: Roman numerals
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense and Operations

Alice in numberland: fantasy math. (1993). Alexandria, VA: Time-Life for Children. 0809499789, $18.95.
A collection of original stories, poems, riddles, games and hands-on activities reflecting Alice’s adventures in Numberland, where she finds mathematical challenges throughout the magical landscape.
Audience: 1,2,3,4
Subject: Math skills
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

Anno, M. (1997). Anno’s math games. New York: Putnam & Grosset Group. 103p., 0698116712, $12.95.
Picture puzzles, games, and simple activities introduce the mathematical concepts of multiplication, sequence and ordinal numbering, measurement, and direction.
Audience: 2, 3,4
Subject: Multiplication, Measurement,
Standard: 2.N.2, 4.N.2, 4.N.8, 2.M.6,
Strand: Number Sense & Operations, Measurement

Atherlay, S. (1995). Math in the bath(and other fun places too!). New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 32p., 0689803184, $13.00.
Looks at applications of mathematics in areas of everyday life, such as music, art, recess and nature.
Audience: K,1,2,3,
Subject: Math problems
Standard: 2.N.7, 2.N.9
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Axelrod, A. (1997). Pigs go to market: fun with math and shopping. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 33p., 0689825536, $5.99.
Concepts of price and quantity enter the picture when Mrs. Pig wins a five-minute shopping spree at the supermarket.Audience: K,1,2,3
Subject: Money, Quantity
Standard: 2.N.6, 4.N.10
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Axelrod, A. (1994). Pigs will be pigs: fun with math and money. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. 34p., 0689825536, $5.99.
The hungry Pig family learns about money and buying power as they turn the house upside down looking for enough money to buy dinner at the local restaurant.
Audience: K,1,2,3
Subject: Money
Standard: 2.N.6, 4.N.10
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Basic Arithmetic Series. Learning Addition. [Video], (Library Video Co.) K6922, 30 min. $14.95
Learn the concept of addition plus adding with 3 numbers, adding 2 digits addends and regrouping.
Audience: 1,2, 3
Subjects: Addition
Standard: 2.N.7, 2.N.9, 2.N.12
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Basic Arithmetic Series. Learning Division. [Video], (Library Video Co.) K6924, 30 min $14.95.
Learning the concept of division with dividing 2 digits and with remainders.
Audience: 4
Subjects: Division
Standard: 4.N.8, 4.N.10, 4.N.11
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Basic Arithmetic Series. Learning Multiplication. [Video], (Library Video Co.) K6923, 30 min. $14.95.
Learning the math concept of multiplication also with multiplying by 2 digits plus regrouping.
Audience: 3,4
Subjects: Multiplication
Standard: 4.N.8, 4.N.10, 4.N.11
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Basic Arithmetic Series. Learning Subtraction. [Video], (Library Video Co.) K6922. 30 min. $14.95.
Students are given a complete overview of the math concept of subtraction.
Audience: 1,2,3
Subjects: Subtraction
Standard: 2.N.7, 2.N.9, 2.N.12
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Basic Math Skills. Quick Fractions, Vol. 2. [Video], (Library Video Co.) B5677, 45 min. $39.95.
How to reduce, multiply, compare and add fractions are introduce in this video.
Audience: 4
Subjects: Fractions
Standard: 4.N.3, 4.N.4
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Basic Math Skills. Quick Word Problems, Vol. 3. [Video]. (Library VideoCo.) B5676,15 min. $39.95.
Introduces the math concept of word problems.
Audience: 3,4
Subjects: Word Problems
Standard: All
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Blum, R. (2002). Mathemania. Sterling Publications, 140270125X, $6.95, 96p.

Math and magic are mix to make learning fun. There are 34 tricks dealing with probability

Audience: 3 & 4

Subject: Probability

Standard: Data Analysis, Statistics & Probability

Strand: ALL

Brightstart Learning. The Numbers Express. [Video], (Library Video Co.) K8323, 24 min. $14.95.
Introduces numbers, number relationships and counting skills.
Audience K,1
Subjects: Numbers, Counting
Standard: K.N.1, K.N.3
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Bryant-Mole, K. (2000). Counting (Mortimer’s math). Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens Publishers. 24p., 0836826175, $14.95.
A teddy bear introduces the numbers from one to ten with words, numerals, and pictures.
Audience: K, 1, 2
Subject: Counting
Standard: K.N.1, K.N.7, 2.N.1,
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Burns, M. (1996). How many feet? How many tails?. New York: Scholastic, 32p., 0590673602, $3.99.
As two children take a walk with their grandfather, they use their counting skills to help answer a series of animal riddles, Includes related activities.
Audience: K, 1, 2
Subject: Counting
Standard: K.N.1, K.N.4, K.N.7,2.N.1,
Strand: Number Sense and Operations

Calculating Crew, Mighty Math. [Hybrid CD-ROM], Edmark, (Learning Services), EDMK0395-CDBS, $55.95.
Students work on multiplication, division of whole numbers, decimals, and number line concepts.
Audience: 3 & 4
Subjects: Multiplication, Division
Standard: 4.N.10, 4.N.11, 4.N.12
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Carnival Countdown, Mighty Math. [Hybrid CD-ROM], Edmark, (Learning Services), EDMK0370-CDBS, $55.95.Students work on addition, subtraction, place value and early multiplicaiton.
Audience: K-2
Subjects: Addition, Subtraction
Standard: 2.N.7, 2.N.8, 2.N.9
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Cato, S. (1999). Addition. Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Books, 32p. 1575053209, $18.95.
A group of children introduce addition, using everyday examples and practice problems.
Audience: K, 1, 2
Subject: Addition
Standard: K.N.7, 2.N.7
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Cato, S. (1999). Counting and numbers. Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Books, 32p., 1575053225, $18.95.
A group of children introduce the concept of counting and various systems of numbering using everyday examples and practice problems.
Audience: K, 1, 2, 3
Subject: Counting
Standard: K.N.1, 2.N.1
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Cato, S. (1999). Multiplication. Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Books, 32p. 1575053217, $18.95.
Introduces the concept of multiplication by presenting simple problems taken from everyday life.
Audience: 3, 4
Subject: Multiplication Dewey Classification: 513.2
Standard: 4.N.8, 4.N.10, 4.N.11
Strand: Number Sense and Operations

Cato, S. (1999). Subtraction. Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Books, 32p., 1575053187, $18.95.
A group of children introduce subtraction, using everyday examples and practice problems.
Audience: K,1,2
Subject: Subtraction Dewey Classification: 513.2
Standard: K.N.7, 2.N.7
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Children’s Television Network. 123 Count with me. [Video], (Library Video Co.) K2580, 30 min. $9.95.
Elmo and the Count count up to 10
Audience: K, 1
Subjects: Counting
Standard: k.N.1, K.N.3
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Coxe, M. (1999). 6 sticks. New York: Random House, 31p., 0679886893, $3.99.
Depicts various things that can be made with six sticks, from a tall mouse to a trapeze for fleas.
Audience: K, 1, 2
Subject: Counting, Shapes Dewey Classifciation: 516.2
Standard: K.N.1, K.G.1
Strand: Number Sense & Operations, Geometry

Crawford, S. (1999). 15 irresistible mini-plays for teaching math. New York: Scholastic Professional Books, 111p., 0439043867, $12.95.
A collection of plays and other activities to help grade school math teachers, focusing primarily on problem solving, communication, reasoning, connections, number sense, and numeration and whole number computation.
Audience: Teacher – grades K-4
Subject: Mathematics Study - Reference
Standard: All
Strand: Number sense & Operations

Cristaldi, K. (1996). Even Steven and Odd Todd. New York: Scholastic, 40p., 0590227157, $3.00
The arrival of Cousin Odd Todd greatly upsets Even Steven who likes everything to come in even numbers, his pets, his library books, and even his pancakes. Incudes activities and games section.
Audience: K, 1, 2, 3
Subject: Counting
Standard: K.N.1, K.N.4, K.N.8, 2.N.1, 2.N.5
Strand: Number sense & Operations

DeRubertis, B. (1999). Count on Pablo. New York: Kane Press, 32p., 1575650916, $4.95.
Pablo demonstrates how good he is at counting while helping his grandmother, his “abuela,” prepare to sell vegetables at the market.
Audience: K, 1, 2, 3
Subject: Counting
Standard: K.N.6, 2.N.6, 2.P.7
Strand: Number Sense & Operations, Patterns, Relations & Algebra

DeRubertis, B. (1999). Deena’s lucky penny. New York: Kane Press, 32p., 1575650916, $4.95.
While pondering how to buy her mother a birthday present with no money, Deena finds a penny and follows a process of discovery about how pennies add up to nickels, which add up to dimes, all the way up to four quarters making a dollar.Audience: K, 1, 2,3
Subject: Money
Standard: K.N.6, 2.N.6, 2.P.7
Strand: Number Sense & Operations, Patterns, Relations, & Algebra

Economics in our age series. Factors of Production & Economic Systems, Goods & Services, Suppy & Demand. [ 3 Videos], (Library Video Co.) K4340, 10 min. each, $169.85.
Audience: 2,3,4
Subjects: Economics
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Evans, C. (2001). Math Links. Englewood, CO: Teacher Idea Press, 1563087871, $36.00, 309p.

Presents 36 literature based math lessons for grades K-3 to correspond to the ten math standards presented by NCTM.

Audience: K – 3 Professional

Subject: ALL

Standard: ALL

Strand: ALL

Ferris, J. (2000). Planet Omicron. New York: Kingfisher, 32p., 0753452774, $5.95.
Help Zeno the Martian solve the mathematical puzzles that he encounters on his visit to Planet Omicron.
Audience: 3, 4
Subject: Puzzles, Mathamatical Recreations
Standard: 4.N.8, 4.N.9, 4.N.11
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Glass, J. (2000). Counting sheep. New York: Random House, 32p., 0375806199, $3.99.
A child counts sheep and other animals in multiples of two, three, four, and five before falling asleep.
Audience: 2, 3
Subject: Counting, Multiplication
Standard: 2.N.1, 4.N.11
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Glass, J. (2000). A dollar for Penny. New York: Random House, 23p., 0679889736, $3.99.
Penny sets up a lemonade stand to earn money for her mother’s birthday card and learns about currency.
Audience: K, 1, 2
Subject: Money
Standard: K.N.6,2.6
Strand: Number Sense and Operations

Greenburg, D. (2002). 200-super fun fast math story problems. New York: Scholastic, 0590378945, $12.95, 96p.

Quick and funny math problems that reinforce skills in math (Multiplication, division, fractions and much more).

Audience: 3 – 4 Professional

Subject: Multiplication, Division, Fractions, Decimals,

Standard: Number Sense & Operations

Strand: 4.N.3, 4.N.4, 4.N.5, 4.N.8, 4.N.9, 4.N.10, 4.N.11, 4.N.12,

Holtzman, C (1995). A quarter from the tooth fairy. New York: Scholastic, 40p., 0590265989, $3.99.
A boy has trouble deciding how to spend the quarter he gets from the Tooth Fairy. Includes five pages of learning activities.
Audience: K, 1, 2
Subject: Money
Standard: K.N.6, 2.N.6
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

The house that math built. (1993). Alexandria, VA: Time-Life for Children, 63p., 080949986X, $18.95.
Shows the importance of early math skills through original stories, poems, riddles, games and hands-on activities.Audience: 1,2,3,4
Subject: Mathematical Recreation
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations and Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

Interactive Math Journey. [Hybrid CD-ROM], The Learning Company, (Learning Services), LEAR0240-CDBS, $47.95
This program will help students learn key concepts in five crucial math areas(Patterns and shapes; addition & subtraction; measurement, fractions, shapes), and then revisit each area in five additional math lands.
Audience: 1-3
Subjects: Addition, Subtraction, Fractions, Measurement,
Standard: 2.M.3, 2.M.4, 2.N.7, 2.N.8, 4.N.11, 4.N.10
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

King, A. (1998). Exploring numbers. Brookfield, CT: Copper Beech Books, 32p., 0761307338, $5.95.
Games and projects introduce the number system, starting with place value and ending with the four operations---additions, subtractions, multiplication and division.
Audience: 3, 4
Subject: Mathematical Recreations
Standard: 4.N.8, 4.N.10
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

King, A. (1998). Making fractions. Brookfield, CT: Copper Beech Books, 32p., 0761307230, $16.95.
Explores the different ways fractions of a whole can be expressed—as fractions, decimals, percentages, and ratios.
Audience: 3, 4
Subject: Fractions
Standard: 4.N.4, 4.N.5
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Koomen, M. (2001). Fractions: making fair shares. Mankato, Minn: Bridgestone, 24p., 0736808175, $15.00.
Simple text, photographs, and illustrations introduce fractions by showing children dividing a candy bar, a pizza, a rope of licorice, and a pie into fair shares. Includes hands-on activity.
Audience: 2, 3, 4
Subject: Fractions
Standard: 2.N.3, 4.N.34.N.4, 4.N.5,
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Koomen, M. (2001). Numbers: counting it up. Mankato, Minn: Bridgestone, 24p., 0736808183, $15.00.
Simple text, photos and illustrations introduce numbers and counting, including place value, comparing numbers, and examples of how people use numbers. Includes hands-on activities.
Audience: 2, 3, 4
Subject: Counting, Place value
Standard: K.N.1, 2.N.1,4.N.1,
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Leedy, L. (2002). Follow the Money. New York: Holiday House, 0823415872, $16.95. 32p.

George a freshly minted quarter shows what a busy day he has from the bank, grocery store, to buying a balloon and finally winds up back at the bank where he started.

Audience: K-2

Subject: Money

Standard: Number Sense & Operations

Strand: K.N.6, 2.N.6

Lewis, J. (2002). Arithme-Tickle. New York: Silver Whistle, 0152164189, $16.00, 32p.

Wordplay, riddles and math problems test reader’s skills in adding, subtracting, multiplying, division, telling time and much more.

Audience: 3-4

Subject: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, time

Standard: Number Sense & Operations

Strand: 4.N.8, 4.N.9, 4.N.10, 4.N.11, 4.N.12, 4.N.13

Long, L. (2001). Fabulous Fractions. New York: John Wiley, 0471369810, $12.95, 128p.

Students will learn what fractions look like, how to write them, the relationship between fractions and decimals and much more while playing games to trigger their interest.

Audience: 2-4

Subject: Fractions, Decimals

Standard: Number Sense & Operations

Strand: 4.N.3, 4.N.4, 4.N.5, 4.N.6, 4.N.7

Long, L (2001). Measurement Mania. New York: John Wiley, 0471369802, $12.95, 128p.

Inside this book, students will learn about length, volume, weight, temperature, time, metric system and much more.

Audience: 2-4

Subject: Measurement

Standard: Measurement

Strand: 2.M.3, 2.M.4, 2.M.5, 2.M.6, 4.M.1, 4.M2. 4.M.3, 4.M.4, 4.M.5

Look and Learn. It’s a Plus: learn to add. [Video] (Library Video Co.) K9015, 29 min. $14.95.
Students learn to add with songs and rhymes.
Audience: 1,2
Subjects: Addition
Standard: 2.N.7, 2.N.9, 2.N.12
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Losi, C. (1997). The 512 ants on sullivan street. New York: Scholastic, 46p., 0590308769, $3.99.
In this rhyming, cummulative story, the number of ants doubles each time they take a new treat from a picnic lunch.
Audience: ,2,3
Subject: Multiplication, Time
Standard: 4.N.10, 4.N.8
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Maccarone, G. (1995). Monster math. New York: Scholastic, 32p., 0590227122, $3.99.
Rhyming text and illustrations follow the activities of group of twelve monsters that diminishes one by one. Includes a four page section of counting activities.
Audience: K,1,
Subject: Counting
Standard: K.N.1, 2.N.1
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Maccarone, G. (1998). Monster math picnic. New York: Scholastic, 32p., 0590371274, $3.99.
The number of monsters engaged in various activities at a picnic always adds up to ten. Includes related activities.
Audience: K,1
Subject: Counting
Standard: K.N.1, 2.N.1
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Maccarone, G. (1998). Monster money. New York: Scholastic, 32p., 059012077, $3.99.
Ten monsters have ten cents apiece to buy a pet in this rhyming story that demonstrates how to count money. Includes math activities.
Audience: K,1
Subject: Money, Counting
Standard: K.N.1, K.N.6, 2.N.6
Strand: Number Sense and Operations

Math Video Tutor. Elementary Math, Vol. 1. [Video], (Library Video Co.) K3771, $16.95.
Introduce to patterns, addition, subtraction, greater or lesser than, money, time, measurement and counting.
Audience: 1,2
Subjects: Addition, Subtraction, Money, Time, Measurement
Standard: 2.N.6, 2.N.7, 2.M.1, 2.M.2
Strand: Number Sense & Operations, Measurement

Math Video Tutor. Elementary Math, Vol. 2. [Video], (Library Video Co.) K3772,$16.95
Introduce to addition, subtraction, calendar, odd and even, and place values.
Audience: 1,2,3
Subjects: Addition, Subtractions,
Standard: 2.M.1, 2.N.7, 2.N.5
Strand: Number Sense & Operations, Measurement

Math Video Tutor. Elementary Math, Vol. 3. [Video], (Library Video Co.) K3773, $16.95.
Introduce to multiplication, division, factors and tables.
Audience: 3,4
Subjects: Multiplication, Division
Standard: 4.N.8, 4.N.10, 4.N.11
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Miranda, A. (1999). Monster Math. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace, 29p., 0152018352, $16.00.
A counting book in which a little monster’s birthday party gets out of control.
Audience: K,1,2
Subject: Counting
Standard: K.N.1, 2.N.1
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Mitchell, C. (2000). Great graph art: multiplication & division. New York: Scholastic Professional Books, 64p., 0590643754, $10.95.
Contains twenty-eight reproducible graphing activities designed to help students understand multiplication and division.Audience: Teacher – 3,4
Subject: Multiplication, Division- Reference
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense and Operations

Ms. Infinity’s Math Mansion. [Hybrid CD-ROM], Rainbow Educational Media (Learning Services), RAIN0030, RAIN0035, RAIN0040, RAIN0045, RAIN0050-CDBS, $75.95.
This program teaches math concepts in a concrete and relevant way. The mansion consists of 7 rooms that represent the strands recommended by NCTM.
Audience: K-4
Subjects: Patterns, Measurement, Number Sense, Data Analysis & Geometry
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

Murphy, S. (2001). Captain Invincible and the space shapes. New York: HarperTrophy, 0064467317, $4.95, 33p

Captain Invincible gives his dog, comet a crash course in geometry.

Audience: 1-4

Subject: Geometry

Standard: Geometry

Strand: K.G.1, K.G.2, K.G.3, 2.G.2, 4.G.3

Multiplication and Division, Math Companion. [Hybrid CD-ROM], Technology in Education, (Learning Services), VISI0345-CDBS, $49.95
With a click of a mouse a teacher can create calculation activities, flash cards, bingo cards, posters and game cards.
Audience: Teacher (3&4)
Subjects: Multiplication, Division
Standard: 4.N.8, 4.N.9, 4.N.10
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Multiplication Rap. [Video], (Library Video Co.) K3495, 25 min. $14.95
Introduces students to the basics of multiplying by using songs.
Audience: 3,4
Subjects: Multiplication
Standard: 4.N.8, 4.N.10, 4.N.11
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Nagel, K. (1996). The lunch line. New York: Scholastic, 32p., 0590602462, $3.99.
In the school cafeteria at lunchtime, Kim eyes all the tasty food and tries to figure out what she can buy with her dollar.Audience: K,1,2
Subject: Money
Standard: K.N.6, 2.N.6
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Nagda, A. (2001). Chimp Math: Learning about time from a baby chimp. New York: Henry Holt, 0805066748, $

This book shows the raising of a baby chimp. The book is set up so that on the right-hand pages is the text about Jiggs the chimp and on the left-hand pages is timelines, clocks, charts, and calendars that were used to measure and record Jiggs development.

Audience: 2-4

Subject: Measurement, Time

Standard: Measurement, Data Analysis, Statistics & Probability

Strand: 2.M.2, 2.M.3, 2.M.6, 4.M.1., 4.M.2, 4.M.5, 2.D.1, 2.D.2, 2.D.3, 2.D.4, 4.D.1, 4.D.2, 4.D.3, 4.D.4, 4.D.6

Neuschwander, C. (2001). Sir Cumference and the Great Knight of Angleland. New York: Charlesbridge Publishing, 157091169X, $7.95. 32p.

Radius, the son of Sir Cumference and Lady Di of Ameter, ventures on a heroic question to earn his knighthood.

Audience: 2-4

Subject: Geometry

Standard: Geometry

Strand: 2.G.1, 2.G.2, 2.G.3, 4.G.1, 4.G.2, 4.G.3

Number Heroes. Mighty Math. [Hybrid CD-ROM], Edmark, (Learning Services), EDMK0375-CDBS, $55.95.
Students work on fractions, 2D geometry, probability, shape and number patterns.
Audience: 3 & 4
Subjects: Fractions, Geometry, Probability
Standard: 4.N.4, 4.G.2, 4.G.3, 4.D.4
Strand: Number Sense & Operations, Geometry, Data Analysis, Statistics & Probability

Numbers, Vol. 4. [Video]. (Library Video Co.) B1007, 30 min., $29.95
Helps students in K and 1 to learn to count from 1 – 20 as well as learn basic addition and subtraction.
Audience: K, 1
Subjects: Counting, Addition, Subtraction
Standard: K.N.1, K.N.2
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Ohanesian, D. (1999). Macaroni math. New York: McGraw Hill, 27p., 0071348263, $7.95.
A collection of math projects an activities that can be completed using pasta and other inexpensive household items, covering skills in the areas of counting, number recognition, shape recognition, patterning, sorting, classifying, measuring, telling time, addition and subtraction.
Audience: Teacher – K-4
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, DAta Analysis, Statistics, Probability

Packard, E. (2001). Little Numbers. New York: Millbrook Publishing, 0761313974, $15.95. 32p

This book explores the world of fractions by using a dinosaur which is 130 feet long and goes down to one trillionth of its size.

Audience: 3-4

Subject: Fractions

Standard: Number Sense & Operations

Strand: 4.N.3, 4.N.4, 4.N.5

Pallotta, J. (2001). The Hershey’s Kisses Addition Book. New York: Cartwheel Books, 0439241731, $5.95, 32p.

Hershey’s Kisses are used to introduce simple addition concepts.

Audience: 1-3

Subject: Addition

Standard: Number Sense & Operations

Strand: 2.N.7, 2.N.8, 2.N.9, 2.N.10, 2.N.11, 2.N.12, 4.N.10

Pallotta, J. (2002). The Hershey’s Kisses Subtraction Book. New York: Cartwheel Books, 0439337798, $5.99, 32p.

Pallotta uses Hershey’s Kisses to teach subtraction in a fun and relax way.

Audience: 1-3

Subject: Subtraction

Standard: Number Sense & Operations

Strand: 2.N.7, 2.N.8, 2.N.9, 2.N.10, 2.N.11, 2.N.12, 4.N.10

Pallotta, J. (2002). The Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Multiplication Book. New York: Cartwheel Books, 0439236231, $5.99 32p.

Pallotta introduces simple multiplication to children in a fun way to learn.

Audience: 3-4

Subject: Multiplication

Standard: Number Sense & Operations

Strand: 4.N.8, 4.N.9, 4.N.10, 4.N.11

Rau, D. (2002). A Star in my Orange. Millbrook Press, 0761324143, $22.90, 32p.

Rau took objects in nature and found geometric shapes. Each page has a one sentence description and a full-color photo.

Audience: K-2

Subject: Geometry

Standard: Geometry

Strand: K.G.1, K.G.2, K.G.3, 2.G.1

Rocklin, J. (1998). The case of the shrunken allowance. New York: Scholastic, 48p., 0590120069, $3.99.
Mike and his friends try to figure out why the money in his allowance jar appears to be shrinking. Includes related math activities.
Audience: 2,3
Subject: Money, Measurement
Standard: 2.N.6, 2.M.6
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Rocklin, J. (1995). How much is that guinea pig in the window?. New York: Scholastic, 48p., 0590227165, $3.99
Mr. Day’s fourth grade class has a contest, recycling bottles and cans so that they will have enough money to buy a guinea pig, Includes four pages of story problems.
Audience: 2,3
Subject: Money
Standard: 2.N.6
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Rocklin, J. (1999). Just add fun!. New York: Scholastic, 48p., 0590643991, $3.99.
Hank and Frank must count, add, and multiply to figure out the right amount of food for their party.
Audience: 2,3,4
Subject: Counting
Standard: 4.N.1, 4.N.10, 2.N.1, 2.N.7
Strand: Number Sense and Operations

Rocklin, J. (1997). One hungry cat. New York: Scholastic, 40p., 0590939726, $3.99.
Tom the cat tries to evenly divide the snacks he has baked for himself and two friends, but after gobbling up a few treats, Tom is faced with a new division problem. Includes some division activities.
Audience: 3,4
Subject: Division
Standard: 4.N.10, 4.N.11
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Sassman, C. (2002). Day by Day: 100^th Day activities. New York: Scholastic,

0439320682, $9.95, 64p.

Activities for counting up to the 100^th day of school. Includes counting, patterns, skipping numbers, and much more.

Audience: Professional

Subject: Number Sense

Standard: Number Sense & Operations

Strand: ALL

Scholastic explains math homework, (1998). New York: Scholastic Reference, 64p., 0590397540, $14.95.
Explains the facts and procedures of basic math concepts likely to be found in homework.
Audience: 2,3
Subject: Math
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis, Statistics, Probability

School House Rock: Math Rock, [Hybrid CD-ROM], The Learning Company, (Learning Services), CREW0005-CDBS, $47.95.
Essential skills are reinforced which include, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, patterns, sequences, estimation and measurements.
Audience: K-4
Subjects: Geometry, Number Sense, Estimation, Measurement
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

School House Rock. Addition & Subtraction Rock. [Video], (Library Video Co.) K3491, 40 min. $14.95.
Songs and games help students learn about adding and subtracting.
Audience: 1,2,3
Subjects: Addition, Subtraction
Standard: 2.N.7, 2.N.9, 2.N.12
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

School House Rock. Money Rock. [Video], (Library Video Co.) K4501, 30 min. $14.95.
Students learn important lessons on the value of money.
Audience: 1,2,3,4
Subjects: Money
Standard: 2.N.6
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

School House Rock. Multiplication Rock. [Video], (Library Video Co.) K4563, 30 min. $14.95
Multiplication is made fun and easy with this video. Includes songs to help remembers tips on multiplying.
Audience: 3,4
Subjects: Multiplication
Standard: 4.N.8, 4.N.10, 4.N.11
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Scieszka, J. (1995). Math curse. New York: Viking, 32p., 0670861944, $16.99.
When the teacher tells her class that they can think of almost everything as a math problem, one student acquires a math anxiety which becomes a real curse.
Audience: 2,3,4
Subject: Math
Standard: 2.N.3, 4.N.3, 2.M.3, 4.M.1
Strand: Number Sense & Operations, Measurements

Slater, T. (1998). Max’s money. New York: Scholastic, 45p., 0590120107, $3.99.
Maz finds out about adding and subtracting different amounts of money as he tries to borrow or earn enough to buy a birthday present for his mother. Includes related activities.
Audience: 1,2,3
Subject: Money
Standard: 2.N.6
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Slater, T. (1999). 98,99, 100, ready or not, here I come. New York: Scholastic, 32p., 0590120093, $3.99.
Three friends play hide-and-seek, varying the way they count to 100 in each game: by ones, fives, tens, and twenties. Includes related activities.
Audience: 2,3
Subject: Counting
Standard: 2.N.1, 4.N.11
Strand: Number Sense and Operations

Tang, G. (2002). The Best of Times. New York: Scholastic, 0439210445, $16.95

32p.

Snappy rhymes and problems to solve using multiplication, division and number sense.

Audience: 3-4

Subject: Multiplication, Division, Number Sense

Standard: Number Sense & Operations

Strand: 4.N.7, 4.N.8, 4.N.9, 4.N.10, 4.N.11

Tang, G. (2002). Math for all Seasons. New York: Scholastic, 0439210429, $16.95, 40p

This collection of rhyming math puzzles encourages students to think through math problems.

Audience: K-3

Subject: Problem-Solving

Standard: Number Sense & Operations

Strand: 2.N.2, 2.N.4, 2.N5, 2.N.7, 2.N.8, 2.N.9, 2.N.10, 4.N.7, 4.N.11

Wells, R. (2001). How many? How much?. New York: Puffin Books, 24p., 0140568069, $4.95.
Timothy and his kindergarten classmates learn about counting, measuring, money, other math concepts. Includes activities on directionality, spatial relations and the days of the week.
Audience: K,1
Subject: Counting, Measurement
Standard: K.N.1, K.M.1
Strand: Number Sense & Operations, Measurement

Weston Woods, How much is a million?. [Video], (Library Video Co.) K2926, 10 min. $59.95.
Explains the concept of million, billion, and trillion to students.
Audience: 3,4
Subjects: Millions
Standard: 4.N.1, 4.N.2
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Whitin, D. (1995). It’s the story that counts: more children’s books for mathematical learning. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann, 224p., 0435083694, $25.00.
Shows how children’s literature can be used to teach math concepts. Including a list of books that may be used.
Audience: Teacher – K-4
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics, Probability

Whitin, D. (1992). Read any good math lately? children’s books for mathematical learning. Portsmourth, NH: Heinemann, 206p., 0435083341, $22.00.
Guide to the best children’s books containing a mathematical subtext that includes fiction and non-fiction books.
Audience: Teacher-K-4
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics, Probability

Zaslavsky, C. (2001). Number Sense and Nonsense. Chicago: Chicago Review Press, 1556523785,

$160p.

80 plus math activities and number games to help students to use and remember the math process.

Audience: 3 & 4

Subject: Number Sense

Standard: Number Sense & Operations

Strand: ALL

Ziefert, H. (1998). A dozen dozens. New York: Viking, 32p., 0140388192, $3.99.
Illustrations and rhyming text present dozens, or half dozens of pigs, tulips, apples, eggs, socks, babies, and more. Includes related activities.
Audience: 1,2,
Subject: Counting Dewey Classification: E
Standard: K.N.1, 2.N.1
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Ziefert, H. (1997). Math riddles. New York: Puffin Books, 32p., 014038541X, $3.50.
Uses riddles to teach basic math concepts.
Audience: K,1,2
Subject: Mathematical Recreation, Math Riddles
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Ziefert, H. (1998). Rabbit and Hare divide an apple. New York: Viking, 32p., 0140388206, $3.99.
Because both rabbit and hare insist on having the larger piece of mushroom, they lose the whole thing to a sly skunk but learn an important lesson in the process.
Audience: 2,3
Subject: Fractions, Division
Standard: 2.N.3, 4.N.3, 4.N.11
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Zoo-Zillions, Mighty Math. [Hybrid CD-ROM], Edmark, (Learning Services), EDMK0390-CDBS, $55.95.
Includes story problems, counting money, making change, addition and subtraction facts.
Audience: K-2
Subjects: Money, Addition, Subtraction
Standard: K.N.6, K.N.7, 2.N.6, 2.N.7
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

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Adams, R. Jerry, (4/18/01). Awesome Library.
Awesome library organizes the web with 16,000 carefully reviewed resources including math.
URL: http://www.awesomelibrary.org Free
Audience: 3,4 & Teachers
Subject: Math, Homework
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

Banfill, J. (4/18/01). Arithmetic.
This site contains 200+ pages of basic arithmetic skills, Interactive practice on each page, explanation of the math topic, several challenge games and math problems are created.
URL: http://www.aaamath.com/index.html Free
Audience: 2,3,4 & Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

Canadian Mathematical Society (4/19/01). Math Central.
Math central is a service for people involved in mathematics education from K-12---a meeting place for teachers to share resources and other useful links.
URL: http://mathcentral.uregina.ca/ Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

Chase, S. (4/18/01). A+ math.
This site was developed to help students improve their math skills interactively. It also includes an area for teachers to develop flash cards and to find lesson plans.
URL: http://www.aplusmath.com Free
Audience: 2,3,4 & Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

Evans, Vic, (4/19/01). Fantastic Math Tricks.
This site include tips on how to quickly multiply problems in your head.
URL: http://math.educations.net Free
Audience: 4 & Teachers
Subject: Multiplication Tricks
Standard: 4.N.11, 4.N.12
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Glosser, Mrs., (4/17/01). Math Goodies.
A site featuring interactive lessons, homework help, chat boards, puzzles, calculators, and much more.
URL: http://www.mathgoodies.com Free
Audience: 3,4 & Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

Great Lakes Collaborative & the University of Kansas (4/18/01), Explorer.
A collection of educational resources for teachers of math
URL: http://explorer.scrtec.org/explorer Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math, Reference
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

Harcourt, Inc., (4/18/01) Harcourt Math Glossary (K-8).
A great site for learning the definitions of math terms.
URL: http://www.harcourtschool.com/glossary/math/index.html Free
Audience: K, 1,2,3,4 & Teachers
Subject: Math Glossary
Standard:
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

Hague, Jane, (4/18/01), Times Tables Test.
This site has times table work sheets that a child can practice their multiplication. The students can even see their score when completed.
URL: http://www.times-tables.com/times_tables_test/times_tables_test.htm Free
Audience: 3, 4 & Teachers
Subject: Multiplication
Standard: 4.N.8, 4.N.10, 4.N.11
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Harris, J. (4/18/01). Stanley Park Chase.
Great interactive and visual site to practice basic multiplication while following a story.
URL: http://schoolcentral.com/willoughby5/default.htm Free
Audience: 3 & 4
Subject: Multiplication
Standard: 4.N.8, 4.N.10, 4.N.11
Strand: Number Sense & Operations

Johnson, Porter, (4/19/01), Smile Program Mathematics Index.
The following is a collection of almost 200 single concept lessons. The lessons are divided into the following categories: geometry and measurement patterns and logic, Probability and Statistics, Recreational and Creative math, Practical and applied math, Arithmetic, Graphs and Visuals, Algebra and Trigonometry, and Miscellaneous.
URL: http://www.iit.edu/~smile.mathinde.html Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

Karen, The brain (4/18/01), Coolmath.
An amusement park of math and more. Includes games and activities in all aspects of math.
URL: http://www.coolmath.com Free
Audience: 2,3,4
Subject: Math games
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

Klotz, Gene (4/19/01) The Math Forum
This site is one of the largest and most useful math sites on the Internet. Includes Ask Dr. Math to help students in answering math problems; teacher section, and other useful sites.
URL: http://forum.swarthmore.edu Free
Audience: 2,3,4 & Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

Lanius, C. (2002). Mathematics Lessons that are Fun Fun Fun.

Lessons that show how fun math can be

URL: math.rice.edu/~lanius/Lessons/#top FREE

Audience: K-4

Subject: ALL

Standard: All

Strand: All

Lightspan, Inc, (4/17/01). Studyweb.
A great site with links for students, parents and teachers to help with homework.
URL: http://www.studyweb.com Free
Audience: 3,4, & Teachers
Sujbects: Math, Homework
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

Manura, David (4/19/01). Dave’s Math Tables.
This site includes tables for addition, multiplication, fractions, measurement, algebra and geometry
URL: http://www.math2.org/index.xml Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math Tables
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense & Operations, Geometry, Measurement, Patterns, Relations, & Algebra

Miller, Barb & Cam, (4/17/01) Sumfun.
A huge collection of great math links
URL: http://webhome.idirect.com/~sumfun Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math, Reference
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

Motyka, Mark (4/17/01), Math League Help Topics.
Math topics for grades 4-8, complete with examples, definitions, and explanations. Includes: whole numbers and their basic properites; decimals, whole numbers and exponents; using data and statistics; fractions, geometry, ratio and proportion; percent and probability; metric units and measurement; intro to algebra; positive and negative numbers; and more.
URL: http://www.mathleague.com/help.help/htm Free
Audience: 4 & Teachers
Subject: Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Number Sense, Data Analysis, Statistics
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (4/19/01) NCTM.
This site has been developed to help and encourage teachers of math.
URL: http://www.nctm.org Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

Ramapo Catskill Library System, (4/18/01), Kid’s Click.
A site set up by librarians for students, parents, teachers and librarians.
This site includes all subjects but has a great math section with tons of links.
URL: http://www.kidsclick.org Free
Audience: K,1,2,3,4 & Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

Ramsey, Inez, (4/19/01), Math Resources K-12.
You willfind resources for students, teachers and parents on this site dealing with math.\
URL: http://falcon.jmu.edu/~ramseyil/math.htm Free
Audience: K,1,2,3,4 & Teachers
Subject: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

Schauer, Rick, (4/19/01). Rick’s Math Web.
On this site teachers can develop worksheets on all aspect of math and also includes links to other math sites.
URL: http://www.ricksmath.com Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math Reference
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

StartSpot Mediawork, Inc., (4/17/01). Homework Spot.
A great site for both students and teachers to use. Broken down into Elementary, Middle and High School sites. Great homework helper site.
URL: www.homeworkspot.com Free
Audience: 3, 4, & Teachers
Subjects: Math, Homework
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

SunSITE, and University of Tennessee, Knoxville, (4/17/01). Math Archives.
This site contains an extensive collection of math resources and links.
URL: http://archives.math.utk.edu Free
Audience: Teachers
Sujbects: Math
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

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Bradbury, J. (1998). Double bubble trouble!. New York: Learning Triangle Press, 46p., 0070070407, $10.95.
Introduces the math concept of counting by twos through the story of Christopher, a boy who gets caught in a sticky situation when he brings gum to school.
Audience: K, 1, 2, 3
Subject: Counting Dewey Classification: E
Standard: 2.P.4
Strand: Patterns, Relations & Algebra

Bryant-Mole, K. (2000). Sorting (Mortimer’s math). Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens Publishers, 24p., 083826213, $14.95.
With paintbrushes, buttons, crayons, and cups, Mortimer the teddy bear helps readers to learn to sort objects into sets using different criteria, such as color, shape and texture.
Audience: K, 1, 2
Subject: Shape, Size, Textures, & Set Theory
Standard: K.P.1, K.P.2, 2.P.1
Strand: Patterns, Relations & Algebra

Keenan, S. (1997). More or less a mess. New York: Scholastic, 32p., 0590602489, $3.99.
A little girl uses sorting and classifying skills to tackle the huge mess in her room. Includes related activities and games.Audience: K, 1, 2
Subject: Set Theory
Standard: K.P.1, K.P.2, 2.P.1
Strand: Patterns, Relations, & Algebra

Koomen, M. (2001). Patterns: what comes next?. Mankato, Minn: Bridgestone, 24p., 0736808191, $15.00.
Explains a variety of patterns to children. Includes hands-on activities.
Audience: 2, 3, 4
Subject: Pattern Perception, Sequences
Standard 2.P.1:
Strand: Patterns, Relations, & Algebra

Koomen, M. (2001). Sets: sorting into groups. Mankato, Minn: Bridgestone, 24p., 0736808221, $15.00.
Explains set theory to children, Includes hands-on activities.
Audience: 1, 2, 3,
Subject: Set Theory
Standard: 2.P.1
Strand: Patterns, Relations, Algebra

Murphy, S. (2000). Beep, beep, vroom vroom!. New York: HarperCollins, 33p., 0060280174, $18.95.
Molly loves to play with her big brother’s toy cars. As the red cars vroom and the yellow cars beep, readers can learn to recognize patterns.
Audience: K,1,2,3|
Subject: Patterns, Sequences
Standard: K.P.1, K.P.2, 2.P.1
Strand: Patterns, Relations, and Algebra

Math
Grades K-4

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Miller, Barb & Cam, (4/17/01) Sumfun.
A huge collection of great math links
URL: http://webhome.idirect.com/~sumfun Free
Audience: Teachers
Subject: Math, Reference
Standard: All
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

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Geometry Resources

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All about shapes. [Video], (Library Video Co.) K9686, 26 min. $9.95
Demonstrates the basic concepts of shape and form
Audience: K, 1
Subjects: Geometry,
Standard: K.G.2, K.G.4, 2.G.2, 2.G.4
Strand: Geometry

Axelrod, A. (1998). Pigs on the ball: fun with math and sports. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. 34p., 068983537X, $5.99.
The pig family visits a miniature golf course and learns about shapes, angles, and geometry.
Audience: K, 1,2,3
Subject: Shapes, Geometry
Standard: 2.G.1,4.G.1, 4.G.2,
Strand: Geometry

Bryant-Mole, K. (2000). Shapes. Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens Publishers. 24p., 0836826191, $14.95.
Photographs of Mortimer the teddy bear while he uses flags, presents, buttons, balls, and coins to teach different shapes. Audience: K, 1, 2
Subject: Shape
Standard: K.G.2, 2.G.2
Strand: Geometry

Koomen, M. (2001). Shapes: discovering flats and solids. Mankato, Minn: Bridgestone, 24p., 0736808205, $15.00.Explains basic shapes to children. Includes hands-on activities.
Audience: 2,3, 4
Subject: Shape Dewey Classification: 516
Standard: 2.G.1, 2.G.2, 4.G.1, 4.G.2
Strand: Geometry

Liatsos, S. (1995). Poems to count on: 32 terrific poems and activities to help teach math concepts. New York: Scholastic Professional Books, 72p., 059060340X, $9.95.
Collection of 32 math poems and related activities, grouped according to skills and concepts that include shapes, counting, measuring, and money.
Audience: Teachers – K-4
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

Maccarone, G. (1996). The silly story of goldie locks and the three squares. New York: Scholastic, 32p., 059054344X, $3.99.
A modern descendant of the Goldilocks of folklore fame makes a similar visit to a stranger’s house---with a geometric twist. Includes related activities.
Audience: K,1,2,3
Subject: Shape
Standard: K.G.1, K.G.2, 2.G.1, 2.G.2
Strand: Geometry

Maccarone, G. (1997). Three pigs, one wolf, and seven magic shapes. New York: Scholastic, 32p., 0590308572, $3.99.
Tells the story of three pigs who acquire some magic shapes, which they use for various purposes, some smart and some not so smart. Includes a section with related activities.
Audience: K,1,2,3
Subject: Shape, Tangrams
Standard: K.G.1, K.G.2, 2.G.1, 2.G.2
Strand: Geometry

Rocklin, J. (1998). Not enough room!. New York: Scholastic, 32p., 0590399624, $3.99.
When two sisters have to move into the same room, they use tape to divide the room into different shapes so that each one can have her own space. Includes related activities.
Audience: 2,3,4
Subject: Shape
Standard: 2.G.1, 2.G.2, 4.G.2, 4.G.7
Strand: Geometry

Ross, C. (1996). Squares: shapes in math, science and nature. Toronto, Canada: Kids Can Press, 64p., 1550742736, $9.95.
A collection of activities that provide information about how squares are used in math, science and nature.
Audience: 3,4
Subject: Squares, Shape Dewey Classification:
Standard: 4.G.1, 4.G.2, 4.G.7
Strand: Geometry

Shapes. [Video]. (Library Video Co.) K1426, 30 min., $9.95
Students learn about the importance of shapes and safety signs.
Audience: K, 1
Subjects: Shapes
Standard: K.G.1, K.G.2, 2.G.1, 2.G.2
Strand: Geometry

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Measurement Resources

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Albee, S. (1998). The dragon’s scales. New York: Random House. 48p., 0679983813, $12.95
When a dragon threatens to disrupt the life of the townspeople, a little girl
challenges the scaly creature to a math contest involving knowledge of weight.
Audience: K, 1, 2, 3,
Subject: weight (picture book)
Standard: K.M.2,2.M.2, 4.M.1
Strand: Measurement

Axelrod, A. (1997). Pigs in the pantry: fun with math and cooking. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. 32p., 0689825552, $5.99.
Mr. Pig and the piglets try to cook Mrs. Pig’s favorite dish to cheer her up when she’s sick. Incudes a recipe for chili.Audience: K,1,2,3
Subject: Cooking, Measuring
Standard: K.M.2, 2.M.5, 4.M.5
Strand: Measurement

Axelrod, A. (1996). Pigs on a blanket: fun with math and time. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. 34p. 0689822529, $5.99.
Because the Pig family has so many delays in getting to the beach, when they finally are ready to swim they find that the beach is closed.
Audience: K,1,2,3
Subject: Time
Standard: 2.M.1, 2.M.2, 4.M.3
Strand: Measurement

Axelrod, A. (1999). Pigs on the move: fun with math and travel. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. 36p., 0689810709, $14.00.
After missing their plane, the Pig family has to take a roundabout route to get to visit their cousins in Beantown for Christmas.
Audience: K,1,2,3
Subject: Distance Measurement
Standard: K.M.1, 2.M.6
Strand: Measurement

Bartch, M. (1996). Math & stories, grades K-3. Glenview, IL: GoodYear Books. 173p., 0673363171, $13.95.
A guide for teachers of Kindergarten through third grade that shows how to use popular children’s stories to teach math concepts. Includes a synopsis of each book, discussion questions, and mathematics activities that relate to the story.Audience: Teachers (grades K-3)
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Number Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra,, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis, Statistics Probability

Bryant-Mole, K. (2000). Patterns (Mortimer’s math). Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens Publishers, 24p., 0836826183, $14.95.
Using objects like socks, toothbrushes, and fruit, Mortimer the teddy bear helps the reader to learn to recognize and from simple patterns.
Audience: K, 1, 2
Subject: Pattern Perception
Standard: K.P. 1,K.P.2, 2.P1,
Strand: Measurement

Bryant-Mole, K. (2000). Size (Mortimer’s math). Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens Publishers. 24p., 0836826205, $14.95.
With hats, plants, ribbons, and trains, Mortimer the teddy bear presents the language used to talk about size and shows how to understand and compare size.
Audience: K, 1, 2
Subject: Size
Standard: K.M.1
Strand: Measurement

Cato, S. (1999). Measuring. Minneapolis: Carolrhoda Books, 32p., 1575053233, $18.95.
A group of children demonstrate how to measure weight, fluids, distance, size and time.
Audience, K,1,2,3
Subject: Measurement
Standard: K.M.2, 2.M.3, 2.M.5, 2.M.6, 4.M.1
Strand: Measurement

DeRubertis, B. (2000), Lulu’s lemonade. New York: Kane Press, 32p., 1575650932, $4.95.
On a hot summer day, three children squabble over which ingredients and what quantities should go into their extra special lemonade.
Audience: K, 1, 2, 3
Subject: Volume, Liquid Measurement
Standard: K.M.1, 2.M.6, 4.M.1, 4.M.5
Strand: Measurement

Keenan, S. (1996). The biggest fish. New York: Scholastic, 32p., 0590266004, $3.99.
The mayor’s contest to find the biggest fish in Littletown is won in an unexpected way.
Audience: K, 1, 2
Subject: Sizes
Standard: K.M.1, 2.M.5
Strand: Measurement

King, A. (1998). Measuring weight and time. Brookfield, CT: Copper Beech Books, 32p., 0761307486, $5.95.
Simple games and activities introduce the concepts of measuring weight.
Audience: 3, 4
Subject: Weight, Mass, Time
Standard: 4.M.1, 4.M.3
Strand: Measurement

Ling, B. (1997). The fattest, tallest, biggest snowman ever. New York: Scholastic, 32p., 0590972847, $3.99.
Two children use non-standard measurements, such as paper clips, sticks, and their arms, to determine who has built the biggest snowman. Includes measurement activities and games.
Audience: K, 1, 2, 3
Subject: Measurement
Standard: K.M.1, K.M.2, 2.M.3, 2.M.6
Strand: Measurement

Maccarone, G. (1997). Monster math school time. New York: Scholastic, 32p., 0590308599, $3.99.
From the time they get up at seven in the morning until they go to bed at eight o’clock at night, monsters spend a busy day, especially at school. Includes related activities.
Audience: K,1
Subject: Time
Standard: K.M.1, 2.M.2
Strand: Measurement

Meltzer, Kleinhenz, S. (1997). More for me!. New York: Scholastic, 32p., 0590308777, $3.99.
When a little boy insists he wants more of everything served to him for breakfast, his sister obliges by rearranging what he has. Includes section with related activities.
Audience: K,1,2,
Subject: Measurement
Standard: K.M.1,2.M.6
Strand: Measurement

Rainbow Education Video. Tick Tock: All about the clock. [Video]. (Library Video Co.) K2968, 16 min., $49.95
Introduces the concept of time by using both conventional and digital clocks.
Audience: K,1,2,3
Subjects: Time
Standard: K.M.1, 2.M.1, 2.M.2
Strand: Measurement

Richards, K. (2000). It’s about time, Max!. New York: Kane Press, 32p., 1575650886, $4.95.
When Max misplaces his digital watch, he replaces it with an analog watch that he does not know how to read and finds himself late for everything.
Audience: 2,3,4
Subject: Time
Standard: 2.M.2, 4.M.3
Strand: Measurement

Schreiber, A. (1995). Slower than a snail. New York: Scholastic, 32p., 0590180746, $3.99.
A brother and sister argue about her speed and size while running a race. Includes four pages of learning activities.
Audience: 1,2,3
Subject: Size
Standard: K.M.1, 2.M.6
Strand: Measurement

Slater, T. (1996). Just a minute!. New York: Scholastic, 32p., 0590540823, $3.99.
A young boy learns how important it is to know just how long a minute is. Includes a section with related activities.Audience: K,1,2
Subject: Time
Standard: K.M.1, 2.M.2
Strand: Measurement

Slater, T. (1996). Stay in line. New York: Scholastic, 32p., 0590227130, $3.99.
Twelve children on a class trip to the zoo have fun grouping themselves into lines of different sizes.
Audience: 1,2,
Subject: Sizes
Standard: 2.M.3
Strand: Measurement

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Stohr-Hunt, Patricia, (4/18/01), The World of Measurement.
This site is an introduction to measurement. Come learn about length, mass, volume, time and temperature.
URL: http://www.richmond.edu/~ed344/webunits/measurement/home.htm Free
Audience: 4 & Teachers
Subjects: Measurement
Standard: All
Strand: Measurement

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Axelrod, A. (2000). Pigs at odds:fun with math and games. New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. 34p. 0689815662, $14.00.
While trying their luck at various games at the county fair, members of the pig family find out what the odds are that they will go home winners. Includes an explanation of odds and probability.
Audience: 1,2,3
Subject: Probability
Standard: 2.D.3, 4.D.4
Strand: Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability

Bamberger, H. (1995). Super graphs, venns & glyphs: hundreds of great data collecting activities to build real-life math skills. New York: Scholastic Professional Books. 117p., 0590674773, $16.95.
Presents ideas for using graphs, venn diagrams (logic circles), and glyphs(picture writing), to teach young students data collecting skills that will help them better understand math concepts. Including instructions for making the graphs and sample lessons.
Audience: Teacher (grades K-4)
Subject: Graphs, Venn Diagrams, Glyphs
Standard:
Strand: Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability

Glass, J. (1998). The fly on the ceiling: a math myth. New York: Random House, 48p., 0679886079, $3.99.
A story about how the very messy French philosopher, Rene Descartes, invented an ingenious way to keep track of his possessions.
Audience: 2, 3, 4
Subject: Graphs
Standard: 2.D.2, 4.D.2
Strand: Data Analysis, Statistics & Probability

The Graph Club, [Mac/Win CD-ROM], Tom Snyder, (Learning Services), TOM-0285-CDBS, $79.95.Easy to use graphing tool which can beused for self-directed exploration, presentation or creating class projects.
Audience: K-4
Subjects: Graphs
Standard: K.D.1, 2.D.1, 2.D.2, 4.D.1, 4.D.2
Strand: Data Analysis, Statistics & Probability

McGowan, D. (1997). Math play!. Charlotte, VT: Williamson Publishers, 141p., 1885593082, $12.95.
Presents over eighty games and activities that introduce basic math skills, including counting, sequencing, pattern identification, and measuring.
Audience: Teachers –K-4
Subject: Reference
Standard:
Strand: Numbers Sense and Operations, Patterns Relations Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis Statistics Probability

Murphy, S. (2001). Probably Pistachio. New York: HarperCollins, 32p., 0064467341, $4.95.
Readers are introduced to the concept of probability in a story about a boy who has a day in which nothing goes right.Audience: 1,2,3
Subject: Probabilities
Standard: 2.D.3, 4.D.3
Strand: Data Analysis, Statistics & Probability

Ochiltree, D. (1999). Bart’s amazing charts. New York: Scholastic, 32p., 0439099536, $3.99.
A young boy uses different kinds of charts and graphs to present information about his life. Includes related activities.Audience: K, 1, 2,3
Subject: Graphs
Standard: K.D.1, 2.D.2, 4.D.2
Strand: Data Analysis, Statistics & Probability

Tom Snyder Productions. Science Court- Statistics. [Video], (Library Video Co.) K0060, 23 min., $19.95.
Teaches students the fundamental concepts of data collection and analysis, random sampling and bias, graphs and charts.Audience: 3,4
Subjects: Statistics
Standard: 4.D.1, 4.D.2, 4.D.3
Strand: Data Analysis, Statistics & Probabilty

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