Books That Create a Love of Math (preschool -5th grade)

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The Grapes Of Math
1.  The Grapes Of Math by Gregory Tang
The list author says:
  "Wonderful computer-generated art that gives shortcuts to long math problems.  Fun pics of camels, seashells, grapes, etc help kids learn math operations through creativity, not memorization"
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Pigs Will Be Pigs: Fun with Math and Money (Aladdin Picture Books)
2.  Pigs Will Be Pigs: Fun with Math and Money (Aladdin Picture Books) by Amy Axelrod
The list author says:
  "The pig family wants to buy 4 $7.99 meals at The Enchanted Enchilada, but they have no money! So they start a money hunt around the house.  A great book that kids & parents can put into action at home"
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Math Games & Activities from Around the World
3.  Math Games & Activities from Around the World by Claudia Zaslavsky
The list author says:
  "Great way to get rid of the idea that math is boring while showing children the significance of other cultures!"
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Sir Cumference and the First Round Table (A Math Adventure)
4.  Sir Cumference and the First Round Table (A Math Adventure) by Cindy Neuschwander
The list author says:
  "My favorite! Math combined with the famous tale of King Arthur as Sir Cumference's men try all different shapes for the table until they find one that is perfect.. very clever!"
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Family Math (Equals Series)
5.  Family Math (Equals Series) by Jean Kerr Stenmark
The list author says:
  "Kids & parents use household items like cups & playing cards to actively solve math puzzles -Idea:  Math does have a purpose outside of the classroom"
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Even Steven And Odd Todd (level 3) (Hello Reader, Math)
6.  Even Steven And Odd Todd (level 3) (Hello Reader, Math) by Kathryn Cristaldi
The list author says:
  "Fun way to learn about evens and odds through the adventures of the mismatches friends Steven & Todd"
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G Is for Googol: A Math Alphabet Book
7.  G Is for Googol: A Math Alphabet Book by David M. Schwartz
The list author says:
  "Shows us that Alphabet books aren't just for kindergarten anymore! Difficult math terminology presented in a fun, understandable manner"
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4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Monster Money (Hello Reader, Math, Level 1)
8.  Monster Money (Hello Reader, Math, Level 1) by Grace MacCarone
The list author says:
  "Cool way to learn the value of 10 cents! Monsters go to a pet store where "1 dime buys a beetle while 5 pennies & 1 nickel buy a rat" The cartoons & realistic coins absorb kids into this concept book"
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Counting Caterpillars and Other Math Poems (Grades K-2)
9.  Counting Caterpillars and Other Math Poems (Grades K-2) by Betsy Franco
The list author says:
  "Great for all teachers out there who want a balanced literacy program.. Funny & cute poems combine literature & math into a fun exploration!"
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Math Trek: Adventures in the Math Zone
10.  Math Trek: Adventures in the Math Zone by Ivars Peterson
The list author says:
  "Entering the zany, colorful world of the Mathzone is great for kids who like science fiction! Follow along with the droids in doing your own math activities at home"
$10.10   Used & New from: $2.25
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Marvelous Math: A Book of Poems
11.  Marvelous Math: A Book of Poems by Lee Bennett Hopkins
The list author says:
  "Great book to show kids that they CAN use math once they are out of school.  Funny poems & poems about Poor Sammy who has a long divsion problem stuck in his brain" make for a great read"
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On Beyond a Million: An Amazing Math Journey
12.  On Beyond a Million: An Amazing Math Journey by David M. Schwartz
The list author says:
  "A Picture Book with Professor X & his dog Y give kids helpful hints at counting million, billions, etc by going through the powers of 10 to find cool facts like how long you have lived thus far!"
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Monster Math
13.  Monster Math by Anne Miranda
The list author says:
  "Leran how to count to 10 by watching monsters, 1 by 1, gathering for a birthday party. Learn how to count down as Mama Monster makes them all leave. Very Cute!"
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Tiger Math: Learning to Graph from a Baby Tiger
14.  Tiger Math: Learning to Graph from a Baby Tiger by Ann Whitehead Nagda
The list author says:
  "Unique way to learn about graphs by getting invl\olved in the emotional story of a baby tiger in a zoo that fights for his life.  Kids get so  excited as the baby grows & they graph his progress"
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Time (Math Counts)
15.  Time (Math Counts) by Henry Arthur Pluckrose
The list author says:
  "Great for parents & teachers... has an actual paper clock that children can remove & manipulate to actively leran how to tell time!"
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