Basher Science: Algebra and Geometry

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056603
ISBN
9780753481080
Grade 4-6
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Charlotte Mason
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Classical
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Conceptual/Topical
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Product Overview

  • Age Recommendation: 9-11 years
  • Reading Level: 940 Lexile Level
  • Topics Included: angles, 2D & 3D shapes, area, perimeter, volume, trigonometry, numbers, graphing, coordinates, fractions, decimals, power, and more

Description

Enjoy learning fun with colorful cartoon math characters as they teach important concepts with Basher Science: Algebra and Geometry: Anything but Square! by Macmillan. The characters teach in an easy-to-understand story style format to make learning math concepts engaging. The Shape Sisters teach about area, volume, and 2D & 3D shapes. The Graph Gang teaches about coordinate planes and graphing topics. The Number Nuts teach about fractions, decimals, as well as odd and even numbers. Each section contains formulas, short lessons and bullet points about each topic. Includes a glossary and index for quick referencing. Written at a 940 Lexile Level makes it a perfect addition to any upper elementary or junior high math classroom or household. 122 pages, softcover. 
Publisher's Description of Basher Science: Algebra and Geometry
Anything but square – this is algebra and geometry as you’ve never seen it before!


Meet Polygon and Plane, Reflection and Rotation, Odd Number and his buddy Even Number and the three amigos Sine, Cosine and Tangent. Discover the secrets of their world and how they like to throw their numbers about.


Perfect for both home and school, Basher Science: Algebra and Geometry is a compelling guide to the community of characters who make maths interesting.
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Product Format:Paperback Book
Grades:4-6
Brand:Kingfisher
Author:Daniel Gilpin & Simon Basher
ISBN:9780753481080
Length in Inches:7
Width in Inches:7
Height in Inches:0.375
Weight in Pounds:0.6
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