Mathematics in the Real World [Paperback]

Toy Storeis an English nonfiction reader intended for students in Grades K1. In this engaging book, young readers visit a toy store, count a variety of toys, and explore how quantities and numbers relate to real objects. With vivid photographs and simple charts, children practice counting, number recognition, and early math skills. Teachers and parents can use it for math centers, guided reading, or as a springboard to make your own store activities.

• Reinforces counting skills with real-world, engaging toy examples
• Supports number recognition and one-to-one correspondence
• Encourages connections between objects and numbers using charts and photos
• Builds math vocabulary in context (more, less, how many)
• Useful for guided math lessons, toy store simulations, and family reading/math games

Lisa Perlman Greathousestarted her writing career as a journalist, working for The Associated Press for over a decade. There, she reported on hundreds of stories, from interviewing presidential candidates to covering plane crashes. From there, she joined a communications agency, where she launched a custom publishing division and developed award-winning magazines for major clients.
During her professional writing career, Lisa's deep commitment to public education launched an interest in writing children's books. Over the past 20 years, she has written dozens of titles for Teacher Created Materials, mostly nonfiction readers, with a focus on science and social studies. Among her favorites is a biography about President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Lisa is a staunch public education advocate who has run for her local school board. She has two adult children and lives in Southern California with her partlÃ/