MAHANEY, Ian F. Math at the Bank: Place Value and Properties of Operations . ISBN 978-1-4488-9655-4 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-9894-7 . MAHANEY, Ian F. Math in the Kitchen: Fractions: Fractions . ISBN 978-1-4488-9656-1 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-9895-4 . MAHANEY, Ian F. Math on Halloween: The Properties of Multiplication and Division . ISBN 978-1-4488-9654-7 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-9893-0 . MAHANEY, Ian F. Math on the Playground: Area and Perimeter . ISBN 978-1-4488-9657-8 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-9896-1 . MAHANEY, Ian F. Math with Cars and Trucks: Measurement and Estimation . maps. ISBN 978-1-4488-9658-5 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-9897-8 . ea vol: 24p. (Core Math Skills Series). diags. glossary. index. photos. websites. Rosen/PowerKids Pr. 2013. PLB $22.60; ebook $22.60. Gr 3-6 Each volume presents specific concepts. For example, Bank examines saving money and place values, Kitchen discusses fractions, and Halloween explains multiplication and division. Each spread provides a short, clear explanation and then gives an example (e.g., cutting a sandwich, counting candy, or waiting in line at an amusement park). A "Figure It Out" problem on every spread will challenge but not frustrate children (answers are in the back). The examples are clearly explained and include computational basics and problem solving. The color photos are decorative, but do little to help enhance students' understanding of the concepts. Readers who already have some knowledge of the topics but need further explanation and practice will get the most out of these titles.