Travel Adventures: Yosemite: Perimeter and Area (Mathematics Readers)

Students will develop their math skills while engaged in reading about Yosemite National Park. This book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach geometry concepts like calculating perimeter and area. Text features include a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to increase students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, math charts and diagrams, and sidebars provide many opportunities for students to practice their developing math skills, and apply what they've learned to their everyday lives. Math Talk provides an in-depth opportunity for further thinking, requiring the use of higher-order thinking skills. "The landscapes of Yosemite have astounded people for thousands of years. In fact, it is one of the most visited national parks in the world. Tourists are awed by the size, scope, and sweeping views. Explore perimeter and area while touring one of the United States' national treasures!"--Provided by publisher