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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2000 · Est. 7 min read-aloud
The 100-Pound Problem
By Jennifer Dussling, Rebecca Thornburgh (Illustrator)
Part of the Math Matters series
Can a boy solve the weight puzzle to cross the river with his dog and gear?
3.6/5 Goodreads · 19 ratings
32 pages· 894 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A young boy faces a tricky challenge: how to transport himself, his dog, and gear across a river in a boat with a 100-pound limit. This engaging tale connects math to everyday life, focusing on weight and problem-solving. As he navigates this puzzle, young readers will explore math concepts through relatable storytelling. Bonus activities enhance learning with math and reading comprehension questions, making this a fun and educational journey. Will he find a solution that keeps everyone afloat?
From the publisher
Discover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5-8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math. How, in a boat that only holds 100 pounds, can a boy transport himself, a dog, and assorted gear that weigh much more than that? With engaging stories that connect math to kids’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers’ Choice Award-winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Weight).
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 894
- Reading age
- 5–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 540L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.5
- F&P level
- ~N
- Scholastic level
- L
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 48028
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2000
- Publisher
- Astra Publishing House
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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