Investing
Making Your Money Work for You
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
Readers are introduced to some basic investment options. Sample math problems help illustrate that investing can be a great way to increase your wealth over time.
Smart Shopping
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
Do I want it or do I need it? Readers will discover the kinds of questions that smart shoppers ask themselves, how to weigh their options and pocketbook, and how math can be part of shopping strategies that save time and money.
Payday!
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
What is a paycheck? Why is money deducted from a paycheck? Readers will find answers to these questions as they learn about earning money and how math skills can help them hang on to more of that hard-earned cash.
Using Credit Wisely
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
Using credit to make a purchase can be a good option under certain circumstances. This title teaches readers about the discipline necessary to use a credit card responsibly. Real world math examples help illustrate the advantages and pitfalls of using credit cards.
Dinner by the Numbers
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
A family dinner is a great way to reconnect with family members at the end of the day. Readers will learn how to make family dinnertime special and find out that math skills are essential to cooking healthy, nutritious meals.
Grocery Shopping by the Numbers
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
Readers will discover some helpful hints that will help them make healthy choices at the grocery store. They will also learn how their math skills can help make grocery shopping easier.
Lunch by the Numbers
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
Lunch is an important part of staying energized in the middle of the day. Readers will discover that using math to calculate calories and portion sizes can help them make healthy food choices whether they are bringing lunch from home or buying lunch in the school cafeteria.
Gardening by the Numbers
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
You probably know that gardening is a great way to get in touch with nature. Did you know that is also a great way to sharpen your real world math skills? Whether you're measuring plant growth or figuring out where to plant each kind of flower or vegetable, gardening can be both fun and challenging.
Saving for the Future
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
Is there something you want or need that you don't have the money for? This book introduces readers to financial goal-setting and how to set up a savings plan. Real world examples help readers learn the importance of math skills for money management.
Understanding Taxes
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
Taxes are collected to support federal, state, and local governments. Who decides how much tax each citizen pays? What does tax money pay for? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and to learn more about taxes and why citizens are required to pay them.
What Is Money?
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
People use money to pay for the things they want and need. But what exactly is money? Where does it come from? Are checks and credit cards money? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about money.
Football
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
Learn about the connection between math and football.
Baseball
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
Learn about the connection between math and baseball.
Running
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
Learn about the connection between math and running.
Tennis
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
Learn about the connection between math and tennis.
Soccer
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
Learn about the connection between math and soccer.
Speed Skating
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
Learn about the connection between math and speed skating.
Starting Your Own Business
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
Do you have a great idea? Do you think customers would pay to buy your product or service? Read this book to learn more about starting your own business and why good math skills are necessary if you want to make your business a success.
Giving Back
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
Do you have time, talent, or money that you can use to help others in need? Have you ever wondered which charities you should support or how much you can afford to give? Read this book to find out more about how your math skills can help you give back to your community.
Exercise by the Numbers
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
Exercise is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. Readers will learn about the health benefits of exercise and discover how they can use math to get the most from an exercise routine.
Cooking by the Numbers
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
From adjusting recipes to measuring ingredients, cooks use math skills every day. Readers will discover how preparing healthy meals for themselves and their families can be fun and practical way to use math!
Living on a Budget
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
If you have ever wondered where your money goes, this book is for you. Readers learn how to set up a budget and stick to it. Basic math skills are reinforced through examples.
Volcanoes
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
This book uses math and science to help students learn about volcanoes. Math challenge questions provide students with the opportunity to apply math skills as they learn about the characteristics of volcanoes.
Plains and Plateaus
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
This book uses math and science to help students learn about plains and plateaus. Math challenge questions provide students with the opportunity to apply math skills as they learn about the characteristics of plains and plateaus.
Rivers
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
This book uses math and science to help students learn about rivers. Math challenge questions provide students with the opportunity to apply math skills as they learn about the characteristics of rivers.
Oceans
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
This book uses math and science to help students learn about oceans. Math challenge questions provide students with the opportunity to apply math skills as they learn about the characteristics of oceans.
Mountains
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
This book uses math and science to help students learn about mountains. Math challenge questions provide students with the opportunity to apply math skills as they learn about the characteristics of mountains.
Islands
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
This book uses math and science to help students learn about Islands. Math challenge questions provide students with the opportunity to apply math skills as they learn about the characteristics of islands.
Continents
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
This book uses math and science to help students learn about Continents. Math challenge questions provide students with the opportunity to apply math skills as they learn about the characteristics of the world's continents.
Floods
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
What happens to the environment when a flood occurs? What are some of the causes of floods? What can people do about the problems caused by floods? How can you use your math skills to learn more about floods? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about floods.
Droughts
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
What happens to the environment when a drought occurs? What are some of the causes of droughts? What can people do about the problems caused by droughts? How can you use your math skills to learn more about droughts? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about droughts.
Hurricanes
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
What happens to the environment when a hurricane occurs? What are some of the causes of hurricanes? What can people do about the problems caused by hurricanes? How can you use your math skills to learn more about hurricanes? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about hurricanes..
Earthquakes
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
What happens to the environment when a earthquake occurs? What are some of the causes of earthquakes? What can people do about the problems caused by earthquakes? How can you use your math skills to learn more about earthquakes? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about earthquakes.
Glaciers
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
This book uses math and science to help students learn about glaciers. Math challenge questions provide students with the opportunity to apply math skills as they learn about the characteristics of glaciers.
Volcanic Eruptions
by Nancy Robinson Masters
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
What happens to the environment when a volcanic eruption occurs? What are some of the caused by volcanic activity? What can people do about the problems caused by volcanic eruptions? How can you use your math skills to learn more about volcanic eruptions? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about volcanic eruptions.
Tsunamis
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
What happens to the environment when a tsunamis occurs? What are some of the causes of tsunamis? What can people do about the problems caused by tsunamis? How can you use your math skills to learn more about tsunamis? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about tsunamis..
Tornadoes
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
What happens to the environment when a tornadoe occurs? What are some of the causes of tornadoes? What can people do to protect themselves from tornadoes? How can you use your math skills to learn more about tornadoes? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about tornadoes.
Breakfast by the Numbers
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
Readers will learn that a good breakfast is essential to good health. Healthy breakfast options are discussed along with ways to use real world math to make smarter choices for breakfast!
Swimming
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
Learn about the connection between math and swimming.
Restaurants by the Numbers
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
Making healthy and nutritious food choices can be a challenge in many restaurants. Readers will learn more about how to use their math skills to estimate portion sizes and select balanced meals from restaurant menus.
Basketball
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
Learn about the connection between math and basketball.
Wildfires
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Real World Math series
What happens to the environment when wildfires occur? What are some of the causes of wildfires? What can people do about the problems caused by wildfires? How can you use your math skills to learn more about wildfires? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about wildfires.
