Money Math: Addition and Subtraction

by David A Adler (Author) Edward Miller (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
This primer on money will change how you see addition and subtraction.

What can a handful of coins get you? Well, it depends on how many you've got. . . . and what they are.

In this fun introduction to American currency, a variety of past presidents introduce themselves and their denominations. You'll learn who's on each coin and bill, and what they're worth-- and how many of one it takes to add up to another. Dollars, cents, and decimals are explained in accessible, kid-friendly language, with tons of examples and try-it-yourself problems and activities.

The mathematical concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division become hands-on in this innovative math book from trusted duo David A. Adler and Edward Miller, whose award-winning collaborations have been helping students tackle complicated problems for years.

After reading Money Math, kids will be confident with their pocket change!

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Gr 1-3--George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and many other important historical figures star in this introduction to U.S. currency and basic arithmetic. The book opens on a band of fictional kids perusing items in a gift shop, but readers are told before any purchases can be made, the value of money must first be understood. The narrative then segues into a breakdown of the differences among the various bills and coins with commentary provided by cartoon renditions of Franklin D. Roosevelt ("My portrait is on the dime."), John F. Kennedy ("I encouraged America to travel to the moon."), and so on. Students are then tasked with using this knowledge to practice adding and subtracting. The sample problems increase in difficulty as the book progresses--speech bubbles from the characters provide extra guidance and a source of humor. VERDICT Recommended for general purchase for nonfiction collections; this title is a fun way to introduce addition, subtraction, and currency.--Kristen Todd-Wurm, Middle Country Public Library, NY

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David A Adler
David A. Adler is the author of many popular books for children, including biographies, math books, and Judaica. His strong interest in history and biography led to his bestselling Picture Book Biography series. He lives in New York State with his wife and family.

Jeff Fisher (1955 - 2014) was a professional illustrator who made his picture book debut with A Picture Book of Amelia Earhart. He lived with his family in New York.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780823436989
Lexile Measure
480
Guided Reading Level
6
Publisher
Holiday House
Publication date
August 20, 2017
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF013040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts | Money
JNF035030 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Mathematics | Arithmetic
Library of Congress categories
United States
Money
Addition
Subtraction

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