Life of Fred: Cats

Name: Life of Fred: Cats
Brand: Polka Dot Publishing
SKU: 9780979107269
Price: 20.5 USD
Availability: InStock

Item# 9780979107269

$20.50

Life of Fred is a unique math program that teaches math through engaging narratives, making it enjoyable and relevant. Cats is the third book in the series for Grades 1-4,... Read more

Life of Fred is a unique math program that teaches math through engaging narratives, making it enjoyable and relevant. Cats is the third book in the series for Grades 1-4, with each chapter ending with interactive questions. The book covers various math concepts presented in a fun and accessible way. It's ideal for curious students or those seeking a creative approach to math.

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Life of Fred: Cats is the third escapade in the celebrated Life of Fred elementary series, suitable for eager young minds from first through fourth grade. This is not your ordinary math program - it's a complete, all-in-one journey that brings mathematics to life through Fred Gauss, an extraordinary six-year-old math professor with a knack for finding himself in the most whimsical situations.

Each chapter in Cats spans approximately six pages, culminating in a Your Turn to Play section. Here, learners are invited to apply what they've discovered by answering three or four questions. After trying these puzzles, students can immediately check their work with the provided answers, fostering a sense of independence and mastery.

The Cats installment takes students on a mathematical and literary adventure, covering a spectrum of topics from the constellations to the depths of the Mariana Trench. It's a tale where numerals dance alongside letters, where the commutative property is as familiar as the stars in the sky, and where the richness of language - homonyms, prepositions, and capitalization - pairs seamlessly with the precision of numbers.

This 128-page volume is meticulously crafted with a sturdy hardcover and Smyth-sewn binding, ensuring its place as a long-lasting resource in any educational setting. As students jot down their solutions on a separate paper, they engage with a text that answers their mathematical queries and speaks directly to them, encouraging dialogue and deep understanding.

Life of Fred: Cats is more than just a math textbook; it's an invitation to view math through the lens of curiosity and delight, making it an ideal choice for students who yearn to connect with math profoundly and personally.