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1) Bar graphs
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Explains bar graphs, their applications, how to read them, and includes instructional activities.
2) Tally charts
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Text and photographs describe and explain how to keep count with tally charts.
4) Pictographs
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Text and photographs describe how to make and use pictographs, a graph that can compare numbers quickly by using pictures.
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"Born in Scotland more than 250 years ago, William Playfair was a dreamer who saw the world differently from other people. Unfortunately, this difference sometimes got in the way of his success. Early on, as he attempted to apply his unique perspective to a series of career opportunities in order to gain riches! Fame! Glory! He instead suffered one failure after another. Then, while writing a book about economics, Will's innovative vision inspired...
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The librarian has started a summer reading club. Children can follow along with the club's members to learn all about bar, line, and circle graphs. Simple illustrations and real examples also help children understand concepts such as data, scale, maximum, and minimum.
11) Graph it!
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce children to various kinds of graphs, including bar graphs, line graphs, and picture graphs, and explore real-life examples of each. Includes activity, glossary, and index"--
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"The mathematical concepts of tally marks, picture graphs, and bar graphs are introduced as children hold a toy sale to raise money for a local hospital. Readers also learn to organize and interpret data, to count tally marks, and basic addition and subtraction skills. This book includes a discover activity, a science connection, and a mathematical vocabulary introduction"--Provided by publisher.
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"Understanding circle graphs, also known as pie charts, is an important math skill. This book investigates the topic using engaging and accessible examples such as sports. Readers examine several circle graphs closely and are guided step-by-step through the process of making their own. A bright design, clear text, and a self-evaluation quiz make this a valuable resource for any classroom"--Provided by the publisher.
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"Bar graphs are an interesting and easy way to show math facts. This accessible book guides readers through the different parts of a bar graph, including its title, labels, and scale. Readers are then invited to make their own graph, mirroring the sample in the book, and encouraged to make bar graphs about many fun subjects. Questions throughout this book and an answer key enable readers to self-evaluate their understanding"--Provided by the publisher....
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"Line graphs are the perfect way to show how something changes over time. They can display how fast someone is growing, how many books they read each week, or how much money they make or lose over time. This book shows that line graphs are easy to read and fun to make! Questions within the text and an answer key help readers measure their understanding of this important math concept"--Provided by the publisher.
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"Tally charts are an excellent way to organize, represent, and interpret data, a key skill in today's math classrooms. Readers will learn the components of a tally chart and how each is essential in understanding the information the chart holds. Entertaining topics, questions and answers, and a colorful design make this book a comprehensible companion to the mathematics curriculum"--Provided by the publisher.