Fun and Games: Fireworks : Multiplication

This fiction text integrates math and literacy skills and uses real-world examples to help students explore math in a meaningful way. Students will develop their multiplication skills while engaged in reading about the International Fireworks Festival.

The International Fireworks Festival of Montreal is about to hold its annual fireworks competition! Travel with Stella to view the event, and prepare to be wowed by fireworks displays from around the world. See what Stella learns about the passion and hard work behind each display. Students will develop their multiplication skills while engaged in reading about fireworks. This fiction book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, math charts and diagrams, sidebars, and practice problems make learning math relevant and fun. Text features include a table of contents, glossary, and index to increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving section provides additional learning opportunities while challenging students'' higher-order thinking skills.