What would cause a talented young student from a wealthy family to shoot himself in the Alexander Gardens in front of a promenading public? Perhaps it might be the ennui and decadence so popular in France and now migrating over to the upper classes of Russia. The chief of the Criminal Investigations Division of the Moscow Police certainly thinks so, and paradoxically puts his newest recruit, Erast Fandorin, on the case.
Great review of math skills that includes step-by-step instructions using real-world examples. Math Success is a valuable resource for students, and can also be used by tutors and parents.
Multiplication & Division (Kid-Friendly Computation)
Kids can say goodbye to math anxiety with the help of the learning techniques introduced in this series of teacher-aides. Drawing on visual and kinesthetic learning strategies instead of abstract concepts, even students who have always struggled with computation can become math whizzes. Each book is designed to replace the drudgery normally associated with rote memorization with the satisfaction and success gained from engaged, hands-on learning.
Patchwork Math 2: 100 Multiplication and Division Reproducibles (Grades 4-6)
100 Multiplication and Division Reproducibles 100 multiplication and division puzzles to solve and color; when kids are finished, they've recreated a unique and historic quilt! Reproducibles are sequenced from easy to extra challenging. Background information on each quilt is included.
The Killing Season - A Summer Inside An LAPD Homicide DivisionAfter gaining unprecedented access inside the LAPD, Miles Corwin hand picked a detective team whom he would be shadowing - day in and day out - throughout the summer. He struck gold with Pete "Raz" Razanskas and Marcella Winn. Larger than life and truly unsung heroes, Raz and Winn are as colorful as any fictional characters. Raz is a crusty veteran of the force and as the "season" begins he is newly paired with the most unlikely partner - Marcella Winn, a street smart young black woman who grew up in the 'hood and doesn't back down from anyone. The Killing Season is shocking, uncensored, and full of real-life drama.
