Life of Fred: Kidneys
Kidneys, the first book in the Life of Fred Intermediate series, is designed for students who have completed the elementary series but have not yet finished Grade 5. Each chapter, about six pages long, ends with a Your Turn to Play segment, engaging students with questions and answers provided for self-checking. This narrative-based book covers various topics such as functions, volumes, and more, making math enjoyable and relevant.
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Dive into applied mathematics with Kidneys, the inaugural book in the Life of Fred Intermediate series, tailored for young learners poised between the elementary series and fifth grade. Each chapter unfolds in an engaging narrative style, approximately six pages long, culminating in a Your Turn to Play section featuring a few thought-provoking problems. The solutions are thoughtfully provided on the subsequent page, fostering self-assessment and reinforcing the learning experience.
Kidneys is an intellectual feast covering an eclectic mix of subjects from the practical - like understanding measurements and writing checks - to the more abstract, such as set theory and the precursor concepts to calculus. Fred's quirky adventures make concepts like arithmetic sequences and sigma notation accessible and even delve into the historical significance of numbers in art.
This math program is anything but ordinary, blending storytelling with education, ensuring that math is relevant and omnipresent in Fred's life. This approach makes the subject matter resonate with students who see Fred encountering the same mathematical principles they're learning.
Spanning 128 pages, this hardcover textbook is built to endure with sturdy Smyth-sewn binding. It's a self-contained learning tool where students record their answers separately, emphasizing retention and comprehension. Complete with an index, it invites learners to engage fully with the material, with all answers provided within the text to speak directly to the student.
Kidneys is an excellent springboard for students on the cusp of more advanced mathematical concepts, perfect for those curious minds who question math's practicality and crave a more innovative and engaging educational adventure.
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Subject: Math
Grade: Grade 1-Grade 4
Brand: Polka Dot Publishing
Author: Stanley F. Schmidt
Dimensions: 10.38 x 7.25 x .55
UPC: 9781937032067