David M Schwartz

With the help of Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician and Steven Kellogg, the concepts of a million, a billion, and a trillion are explained.

Introduces the concept of ratio by comparing what humans would be able to do if they had bodies like different animals.

Contains photographs of animals camouflaged in their natural habitats and features poems that give hints about the animal's hidden location in the photograph. Readers can then lift the page flaps to see where the animal is hiding. Provides facts about how each animal uses camouflage to protect itself from predators or to avoid being seen by its prey.

The amazing transformation of Jack from grinning pumpkin to mold-mottled wreckage to hopeful green shoot tells the story of decomposition. Features a teacher guide.

Emily's first 100 days of school: As the days and weeks of school go by, Emily and her classmates learn new ideas. Reading to your bunny: Young Freddy Bunny is having trouble learning in school. He would rather play video games and watch TV anyway, until he learns how to read. If you made a million: Have you ever wanted to make a million dollars? Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician is an expert guide about the various forms of money.

Families Count! is a program produced by the Clerc Center to bring deaf and hard of hearing students and their families together for fun and learning. Produced by Gallaudet University's Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center, this program provides opportunities for family members, teachers, facilitators, counselors, and other support staff to get involved with their deaf and hard of hearing children's math skills. The Families Count! program...