Metropolitan Library System - Kids Catalog

Learn about different animals that live in the city, collecting data and making predictions about each of them! This entertaining title teaches readers about many different kinds of animals and encourages analytical habits, engaging children with simple practice problems relating to ecology and mathematics. Predict where students can find ducks, sparrows, rabbits, dragonflies, and more animals! With STEM themes, clear mathematical charts and diagrams,...

Take a trip to the fire station to learn how firefighters use measurement to put out fires! This engaging title takes young readers through the history of firefighting and the development of fire engines, teaching them how firefighters have measured extinguishing water throughout the years. Firefighters used to carry three-gallon buckets of water to toss on a fire! Some old water tanks held 90 gallons of water! These fun facts, paired with related...

This engaging title tells the story of two different ecosystems--the declining fish population in the Claymount Stream and the declining number of birds in the Mainsville Woods. These stories show prime examples of predicting causes, collecting data, and making conclusions and problem-solving solutions. Not only will children practice collecting data and making predictions, but they will also learn about ecology and STEM themes. The interesting stories,...

Take a journey around the world as you trace the history of the Olympic Summer Games, starting in ancient Greece. Explore the different cities that have hosted the games and learn about the preparation required by the host city. Then learn about the importance of time when it comes to the Olympic Summer games, and how athletes make every second count! With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features...

Learn about two-dimensional shapes by identifying them in famous works of art! Young readers will practice and enhance their geometry and STEM skills, identifying shapes and familiarizing themselves with new concepts and vocabulary terms like angles, tangrams, and lines of symmetry. This book has been translated into Spanish and provides clear diagrams and vibrant examples that will teach children about geometry and art simultaneously, while making...

Learn how one boy used algebraic thinking to earn money by opening a lemonade stand! Running a business, even a lemonade stand, can be difficult, but this charming title shows readers how algebraic thinking, number patterns, and an understanding of STEM themes can make it much easier and make a business more successful! Follow along as our trader calculates costs, income, losses, and profits. Sharp mathematical skills and innovation make for a very...

Learn how to budget a vacation with this informative title! This Spanish-translated book uses exciting images, practice problems, mathematical diagrams, STEM topics, and a helpful glossary to teach young readers how to calculate expenses and use the decimal system to create a budget for a family vacation that is eight weeks away! Children can practice their developing mathematical skills by using a budget to determine how much money the family should...

Learn how to budget a vacation with this informative title! This book uses exciting images, practice problems, mathematical diagrams, STEM topics, and a helpful glossary to teach young readers how to calculate expenses and use the decimal system to create a budget for a family vacation that is eight weeks away! Children can practice their developing mathematical skills by using a budget to determine how much money the family should save each week...

Learn about two-dimensional shapes by identifying them in famous works of art! Young readers will practice and enhance their geometry and STEM skills, identifying shapes and familiarizing themselves with new concepts and vocabulary terms like angles, tangrams, and lines of symmetry. This book provides clear diagrams and vibrant examples that will teach children about geometry and art simultaneously, while making them feel more confident in their mathematical...

In the fast-paced world of racing, every second is important! Learn about time and how it is measured in racing competitions. You'll also explore time measurement techniques. With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features to help navigate the text, students will learn practical, real-world applications of math skills as they learn to measure time and build their STEM skills.