Latest release from Math MileMarkers provides elementary school learners with in-depth understanding of fractions through a cheerful, child-friendly story

Tallman, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/08/2016 -- Math4Minors has released the third book in its successful Math MileMarkers series, entitled "Charlie in Fraction City: A math-infused story about understanding fractions as part of a whole."

As the newest book in the Math MileMarkers series, "Charlie in Fraction City" heightens learners' understanding of fractions by addressing foundational skills that are often misunderstood in the classroom. The book uses a cheerful story to help children in kindergarten to fifth grade uncover the secret to the true meaning of fractions.

In the latest book, children go on an adventure with lead-character Charlie, who demonstrates that, while fractions get most of the attention, the true hero of the fraction world is the whole. Readers follow along as Charlie helps each fractional piece understand what it takes to be a unit fraction, revealing key terms in the fraction world along the way. Throughout his journey, Charlie underscores the importance of each fraction's role as part of the whole, thereby helping young learners to comprehend and apply meaning to each fractional piece's value.

"We are thrilled to release 'Charlie in Fraction City' as an innovative way for elementary school learners to develop a thorough understanding of fractions," said Lynda Brennan, author of the Math MileMarkers series and founder of Math4Minors. "Through this new book, parents and teachers can engage students in a captivating story that demonstrates key mathematic principles and helps children find success in the classroom."

About "Charlie in Fraction City"
"Charlie in Fraction City" is a read-aloud story as well as an instructional tool to be used as a curriculum companion. The book's lessons directly adhere to common core and state learning standards. Additionally, the story allows parents and teachers alike to map the mathematical journey readers take as their understanding of fractional concepts progresses. The story's end features a Math MileMarkers question that helps readers apply their new math skills in a relevant, real-life manner.

Math MileMarkers' real-world application stems from celebrated series author and Math4Minors founder, Lynda Brennan. With more than 23 years of experience working in education, Brennan developed a uniquely compelling series of tools that help students calm, command and conquer elementary math curriculum.

"As an educator and classroom math specialist, I see first-hand how important it is for elementary students to be engaged in the learning process," said Brennan. "Through Math MileMarkers, readers are able to develop and apply essential math skills that will help them prepare for new educational challenges and elevated learning."

"Charlie in Fraction City" and all Math MileMarkers books are available for purchase from the Math4Minors and Math MileMarkers' websites (www.Math4Minors.com and www.MathMileMarkers.com), as well as Amazon.com, Baker and Taylor and most academic distributors.

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New instructional book series helps pre-K to grade 5 students calm, command and conquer elementary math curriculum

Tallman, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/11/2015 -- Math4Minors has released the first two books in its Math MileMarkersTM series, a collection of educational books that combine child-friendly stories with standards-based educational resources.

The relevant, math-infused stories connect real-life situations to Common Core and state standards and are ideal for exploring key concepts in numeracy, promoting rich math talk and adding a spark to elementary math curriculum. They are helpful instructional tools for teachers due to their ease of use, and students connect well with the wide range of characters, allowing them to uncover numerous meaningful learning experiences embedded in each story.

Lynda Brennan, author of the Math MileMarkers series and founder of Math4Minors, has been in the education field for more than 23 years. After many years as a K-5 math specialist and elementary classroom teacher assigned to a Title I school, she set out to create a series of products that could energize new standards and foster in-depth understanding of math concepts. Brennan was recently featured at two national conferences, and her message on how to calm, command and conquer the elementary math curriculum has been well received by teachers and administrators across the country.

About "Miss Penny Says Prove It!"
"Miss Penny Says Prove It!" is a heartwarming children's book about a teacher and her unique young students. In the book, Miss Penny's lively class seeks to determine how many marbles Bobby could possibly have packed into his back pocket. In their quest for an answer, the class discusses important topics, such as the quantitative understandings of numbers, estimation, counting strategies and much more. The book lays the foundation for the most essential numeracy skills and provides teachers and parents with a clear view of the stages children move through as they establish true number knowledge.

About "On My Way to Grandma's House."
The second book in the series is "On My Way to Grandma's House." At first glance, this original story about Lily River and the adventures she has trying to get to her grandmother's house seems to focus primarily on the concept of rounding numbers. However, rather than looking at rounding as an isolated skill, Math MileMarkers uses the opportunity to encourage readers to uncover the infinite possibilities of numbers and the ultimate power tool: the number line.

The Math MileMarkers series is unique in that it's presented from the perspective of an elementary teacher who actively works to help children find meaning and success within the math curriculum every day.

"Our goal is to build strong foundational skills by highlighting the very best research-based strategies in the field of math and making relevant connections for students via simple stories," Brennan said. "We strive to make math instruction meaningful and—dare we say—fun."

"Miss Penny Says Prove It!" and "On My Way to Grandma's House" are available for purchase from the Math4Minors and Math MileMarkers' websites (www.Math4Minors.com and www.mathmilemarkers.com), as well as Amazon.com, Baker and Taylor and most academic distributors.

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