The Case of the Pencil Problem

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Amicus Publishing

Just the Series: Mini Math Mysteries

Series and Publisher: Mini Math Mysteries

Annotation: "Mrs. Hall's desk is overflowing with new pencils! But why are there so many? Be a math detective along with the kids at Lincoln Elementary and help solve this pick-your-own-path mystery. Use your math skills and knowledge of place value to solve the case"--

Genre: [Mathematics]

Reviews: 1

Catalog Number: #212866

Format: Library Binding

Publisher: Amicus Publishing

Edition Date: 2022 Release Date: 01/15/22

Illustrator: Alder, Charlie,

Pages: 23 pages

ISBN: 1-645-49007-6

ISBN 13: 978-1-645-49007-4

Dewey: 513

LCCN: 2019050962

Dimensions: 22 x 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Place value (Mathematics). Juvenile literature.
Problem solving. Juvenile literature.
Mathematics. Juvenile literature.
Pencils. Juvenile literature.
Place value (Mathematics).
Problem solving.
Mathematics.
Pencils.

Language: English

Reviews:

ALA Booklist (Thu Apr 28 00:00:00 CDT 2022)

Using a choose-your-own-path format, the titles in the Mini Math Mysteries series (6 titles) introduce basic math concepts as readers work alongside Lincoln Elementary School's second graders to solve a light mystery. After identifying the mystery in each book, the students tackle four word problems that offer clues. Readers are given two possible solutions and directed to page numbers to verify their answer. If they select the correct answer, they can continue reading and work on the next clue. If they select an incorrect answer, however, the upbeat text explains the error. When an office assistant receives an order for too many pencils, the students use place value, addition, and subtraction to help figure out her error in The Case of the Pencil Problem. Lending to the comprehension are brightly colored digital illustrations with solutions in large, clear fonts and images.

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ALA Booklist (Thu Apr 28 00:00:00 CDT 2022)

Reading Level: 2.0

Interest Level: K-3

Lexile: 540L

Mrs. Hall's desk is overflowing with new pencils! But why are there so many? Be a math detective along with the kids at Lincoln Elementary and help solve this pick-your-own-path mystery. Use your math skills and knowledge of place value to solve the case. Choose the right answer, and advance to the next clue. Choose the wrong answer, and clear text and visuals explain the math and encourage you, the reader, to try again. Friendly illustrations with a diverse cast of relatable characters will engage readers, while clear math explanations support CCSS standards for second-grade math.

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