The Lost Key
A Mystery with Whole Numbers

This starts with explanation of whole numbers in mathematics. Then a group of kids goes to Kung-Fu practice. One of them is given a key bunch and responsibility to open up the school on Monday. When the group goes for swim by the lake, they end up running into a bully and the bully steals keys from......more

Another excellent manga math and values book in this series. Basic calculations on counting, multiplying and dividing with whole numbers while addressing values such as honesty, turning away from a fight and not being afraid to report a when something has gone wrong. Multiple levels of learning happe......more

Cute little graphic novel about dealing with bullies, solving a problem on your own (without adults) with a bit of basic math thrown in. I won't read any of the others likely, but I wanted to check it out. A 5-8 minute read.......more

This book incorporated math in a fantastic and natural way. Its an intriguing story that really shows how math be applied in every day experiences. The math wasn't jarring in the way it is presented and with it being a short read it made the mystery all the more interesting......more