numbers, natural

Explains in simple terms the concept of positive and negative numbers.

Introduces the concept of even numbers through descriptions of sea lions hauling out on the beach.

Jordan and Ashley learn about odd and even numbers and their own differences while preparing a poster for a homework assignment.

Spinderella, tired of hearing the words "lots" and "loads," longs to learn to count with real numbers, and it becomes especially important when her nine siblings decide they want to play soccer.

Annoyed with his math teacher who assigns word problems and won't let him use a calculator, twelve-year-old Robert finds help from the number devil in his dreams.

Introduces the concept of odd and even through a story in which Kirby and Emma try to split up their herd.

Provides an introduction to money management, and offers an opportunity to work with decimals and integers through a look at budgets, banks, and savings and checking accounts.

Lists a variety of arithmetical coincidences, statistics, and random information about numbers and figures.

Color photos and simple text describe the uses and importance of numbers in our world.

"A graphic nonfiction volume that introduces the history of numbers and number systems"--.