Publisher's Synopsis
Math is used in everyday life for key activities ranging from rescuing hikers stranded in the wilderness to exploring deep-sea shipwrecks to designing video games. The full-colour Math in the Real World set will help young readers gain a deeper understanding of mathematic principles by showing how they are applied in the real world in a variety of high-interest activities and professions. Join astronauts rocketing into space or chefs cooking a meal to discover how they use math to do their jobs.Concepts and skills emphasized include: Number Sense and OperationsProblem SolvingEstimationMeasurementData AnalysisAlgebraic ThinkingGeometry and Spatial SenseAnd more.
