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Cool Math Games
Math based games for all ages.
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Math Is Everywhere
From saving money to making magic, math is EVERYWHERE! Explore the world of math through these books, DVDs, CDs and websites. Join us for programs at your local library that will open your eyes to the ways we use math every day!
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Math Man
JE DAN.T
In the fall, Mrs. Gourd and her class take a field trip to the Mighty Mart, where they see plenty of math in action.
Minnie's Diner: A Multiplying Menu
JE DOD.D
Rhyming tale of five boys and their father who forget about their chores on the farm to enjoy Minnie's good cooking, each requesting double what the previous one ordered.
search Novelist® K-8 PlusMath Attack!
JE HOR.J
When arithmetic strain scrambles a student's brain, no one in town is safe from the numbers that go flying out of the child's head.
search Novelist® K-8 PlusMissing Math: A Number Mystery
JE LEE.L
Everyday activities come to a halt when an animal town loses its numbers.
search Novelist® K-8 PlusToads and Tessellations: A Math Adventure
JE MOR.S
Even for an apprentice magician Enzo is not very good--but when Tessel the shoemaker needs to use a single piece of leather to make twelve sets of shoes, Enzo finds that when magic fails, math may solve the problem.
search Novelist® K-8 PlusDouble Fudge
J BLU.J
His younger brother's obsession with money and the discovery of long-lost cousins Flora and Fauna provide many embarrassing moments for twelve-year-old Peter.
search Novelist® K-8 PlusMr. Chickee's Funny Money
J CUR.C
Flint Future Detective Club members Steven Carter, his friend Russell, and Russell's huge dog Zoopy solve the mystery of a quadrillion-dollar bill with the image of James Brown on it.
search Novelist® K-8 PlusNot for a Billion Gazillion Dollars
J DAN.P
Eleven-year-old Matthew, trying desperately to earn enough to buy a coveted computer program, learns the importance of money and eventually starts his own business.
search Novelist® K-8 PlusJudy Moody Goes to College
J MCDONALD
When her substitute teacher realizes she is struggling in math, Judy is sent to a math tutor at the local college and soon is completely into the spirit of college life.
search Novelist® K-8 PlusFractions = Trouble!
J MIL.C
While trying to decide on a science fair project, third-grader Wilson struggles with fractions and, much to his embarrassment, his parents sign him up to work with a math tutor.
search Novelist® K-8 PlusReal-World Math for Hands-On Fun!
J 510 LIT.C
This guide aims to teach real-world math to children. It helps you to measure up math for the real world by sizing shoes, designing a bedroom floor plan, calculate baseball averages, and figure out the odds of eye color.
Arithme-Tickle: An Even Number of Odd Riddle-Rhymes
J 513 LEW.J
Rhyming text and illustrations present a variety of math problems.
search Novelist® K-8 PlusDinosaur Deals
J 513 MUR.S
The math concept of equivalency-- understanding when values are equal-- is introduced in this fast-paced story as two brothers try to beat the clock and make the ultimate trade.
search Novelist® K-8 PlusAmazing Math Magic
J 793.74 HO.O
Numbers, cards, coins, and shapes: with these, and a few mathematical principles, you'll turn into a magician!
search Novelist® K-8 PlusMathematickles!
J 811.54 FRA.B
A collection of poems written in the form of mathematical problems and grouped according to seasonal themes.
search Novelist® K-8 PlusMultiplication
J TEACHER
Teacher and the Rockbots take multiplication facts from 0-12 and turn them into really cool rocksongs. It's great for younger kids that want to get ahead, older kids trying to get the hang of it or anyone that likes cool, funny rock music.
Donald in Mathmagic Land
J 510 DONALD
Mathmagic Land is a wondrous land of discovery where trees have square roots and rivers are brimming with numbers. During his lively journey, Donald discovers that you can have mirth with math, fun with fractions, and laughs with logic.
Multiplication Rap
J 513.213 MULTIPLI
Kids love this cool video featuring entertaining performers and colorful action. The first songs use fun objects to teach the concepts, then the kids try to beat the performers by solving facts with delayed answers.
Math Circus
J 649.68 MATH
Watch the Quidget Family and the Subtractobats perform high-flying feats of mathematics! In this astounding story, Leap, Lily, Tad and the ever wacky Professor Quigley train numbers to count, add, and subtract in a series of amazing circus acts. Numbers and Quidgets fly from trampolines, trapezes and cannons as they teach early mathematical concepts.
StudyJams!
This Web-site provides lessons for children in math and science. Visitors to this Web-site can watch animated video lessons and then take quizzes to test their knowledge. Explore topics such as numbers, place value, integers, estimating whole numbers, plants, photosynthesis, plant cells, flowers, gymnosperms, and more.
back to page menuVillainy, Inc.: Thwarting World Supremacy Through Mathematics
You are a secret agent in the Anti-Villainy Unit (AVU). Your mission is to stop the crazy plans of Dr. Eugene Wick and his company. Created for young students, this Web site contains a wealth of online and offline activities, printable resources, mission guides, and teaching tips. Find out how your math skills can help you beat this evil genius at his own game!
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Kids Search
A place to find magazine articles, biographies, images and more on a variety of topics for students in grades K-8. It is similar to Searchasaurus but includes more categories/topics to search (such as geography and languages arts) and more advanced search options. more information...
Live Homework Help from Tutor.com
When you just "don't get it," homework can be very frustrating. KCPL is here to help with Live Homework Help, a free online tutoring service from Tutor.com. Students in kindergarten through college introduction level can get free, immediate assistance from qualified tutors from 2 p.m. to midnight, seven days a week. Log in via our website using your library card. more information...
NoveList Plus K-8
Information about fiction and non-fiction titles for grades K-8 as well as advisory, teaching, and learning materials for readers and teachers. more information...
Searchasaurus
Place for the beginning searcher to find magazine articles, newspaper articles, encyclopedia entries and more on a variety of topics ranging from animals to history to stories. Lexile (reading) levels of the information found go up to Grade 5. more information...
TumbleBook Library
Aimed primarily at young readers and readers to be, these animated stories encourage a love of reading. Puzzles and games are also accompany many stories. more information...