Hidden World of Urban Farming : Operations with Decimals

Join the urban farming revolution and learn operations with decimals along the way. This math reader integrates math and literacy skills and uses real-world examples to help 6th grade students explore math in meaningful ways.

Growing and harvesting food within city limits is the future of farming. Urban farming has become a way of life for city dwellers who want to feel closer to nature and grow organic food. To be an urban farmer, all you need is soil, seeds, and a bit of space. Join the urban farming revolution while learning operations with decimals. Packed with factual information and high-interest content, this nonfiction math book uses real-world examples of problem solving to build students'' math and reading skills. Let''s Explore Math sidebars feature math questions that challenge students to develop their math skills. A problem-solving section at the end of the book prompts students to reflect and apply what they''ve learned. Demystify math with this leveled book that makes learning math fun and accessible for kids ages 10-12 and is especially appealing to reluctant readers.