Product Overview
From Follett
"C"--Spine.;Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.;iMath ideas: how do we multiply this? -- Discover activity: empty the piggy bank -- Starting from scratch -- A pink possibility -- Building a lemonade stand -- Connecting to history -- Open for business -- Math at work -- Summer hours -- Home stretch -- Gifts for Grandma -- iMath ideas: perfect timing -- What comes next?. "The mathematical concepts of money, percentages, and decimals are introduced as children plan for a lemonade stand using the distributive property and algorithms. Readers learn about sales tax, adding and subtracting decimals, and profits through different scenarios. Includes a discover activity, history connection, and mathematical vocabulary introduction"--Provided by publisher.
From the Publisher
Lemonade tastes delicious on a hot summer day. Have you ever had a lemonade stand? They are a great way to make money, but only if you plan correctly. In this book, you'll learn about the sales and profits that help Aleta and her siblings earn money for their grandma's birthday present. Concepts include money, percentages, decimals, and adding and subtracting decimals. You'll also learn about the distributive property and algorithms. Let's mix up some lemonade! Book jacket.