Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
3.1
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
1512
Points per Word
0.000331
Page Count
24
Points per Page
0.020833
Series
iMath
Description
Mathematical concepts of "greater than" and "lesser than" are introduced through a story about building a playground. Different methods of determining place value, such as place-value blocks and linking cubes, are used.
Quick Summary
Kids get to build a playground while secretly mastering place value, turning math practice into a hands-on construction adventure. Little learners discover how base-ten blocks and linking cubes help them compare numbers and figure out which playground equipment wins the greater than showdown. If your kid loves mixing math and humor like Math Curse, they'll devour this playground building competition. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders who want to see numbers come alive.