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Apple Fractions

by Jerry Pallotta Illustrated by Rob Bolster

Author Jerry Pallotta and illustrator Rob Bolster use a variety of different apples to teach kids all about fractions in this innovative and enjoyable book. Playful elves demonstrate how to divide apples into halves, thirds, fourths, and more.

The Best of Times: Math Strategies That Multiply

by Greg Tang Illustrated by Harry Briggs

Best-selling author Greg Tang is a man with a mission: to revolutionize the way children learn math. Here he takes on the times tables, boldly declaring that there's more to multiplication than memorization.

If You Hopped Like a Frog

by David M. Schwartz Illustrated by James Warhola

Did you know that a frog can jump 20 times its body length? Or that an ant can lift an object 50 times its own weight? By applying these ratios and proportions to their own bodies, readers will discover what they could do if they had the amazing abilities of animals.

Math Appeal

by Greg Tang Illustrated by Harry Briggs

In this follow-up to Grapes of Math and Math for All Seasons, Greg Tang deals with four key rules for problem solving: have an open mind, look for unusual number combinations, use multiple skills, and look for patterns.

Math Fables: Lessons That Count

by Greg Tang Illustrated by Heather Cahoon

Greg Tang has built his career as an author and math missionary on the power of creative problem solving. Now, through winsome "fables" about concepts that are relevant to the very youngest math learners — sharing, teamwork, etc.

One Grain of Rice

by Demi

Long ago in India, there lived a raja who believed that he was wise and fair. But every year he kept nearly all the people's rice for himself. Then a village girl named Rani devises a clever plan, using the surprising power of doubling to win more than one billion grains of rice from the raja.

Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin: VIOLIN

by Lloyd Moss Illustrated by Marjorie Priceman

Then a trumpet joins in to become a duet; add a French horn and voila! you have a trio -- and on it goes until an entire orchestra is assembled on stage.