Cheetah Math

August 1, 2007
Gr 3-5-Each spread includes division problems that revolve around the big cats on the left and facts about the birth and development of two baby cheetahs, Majani and Kubali, on the right. The color photography is outstanding. Division is defined along with the meaning of dividend, divisor, and quotient. The math problems are written in equation form and depicted pictorially by grouping with hundreds, tens, and ones, and through charts and graphs. The relationship between division and repeated subtraction is also explained. Topics covered about the cheetahs include food, physical growth, running speed, and possible extinction. This book can be used in conjunction with "Panda Math" (2005), "Chimp Math" (2002), "Polar Bear Math" (2004), and "Tiger Math" (2000, all Holt), which address subtraction, time, fractions, and graphs, respectively. This is a wonderful cross-curricular book and an appealing way to introduce math."Ann Joslin, Fort LeBoef School District, Waterford, PA"

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