Engineering Marvels: Buildings Around the World: Nets and Surface Area

Behind every great building is a great story. Each engineering marvel is an example of a tremendous tale of architecture. From castles to skyscrapers, get to know these wondrous works of brick, steel, and stone as you explore surface area. Packed with factual information and high-interest content, this nonfiction math book uses real-world examples of problem solving to build students' math and reading skills. Let's Explore Math sidebars feature math questions that challenge students to develop their math skills. A problem-solving section at the end of the book prompts students to reflect and apply what they've learned. Demystify math with this leveled book that makes learning math fun and accessible for kids ages 10-12 and appeals to reluctant readers. | From castles to skyscrapers, read about engineering marvels while learning surface area. This math reader integrates math and literacy skills and uses real-world examples to help 6th grade students explore math in meaningful ways. |

Saskia Peterson is the author of over 100 books for kids! She has written board books, poems, picture books, early readers, chapter books, and activity books. She is co-author and editor of the popular Goats of Anarchy picture book series. One of the books in the series, The Goat With Many Coats, was an Amazon Editor’s Pick and named a Best Book for children ages 3–5. In addition to Benjamin Franklin: One-of-a-Kind Statesman, her most recent work includes a series of decodable board books, a picture book celebrating the cutest animals of all time, and a book about bugs for the best-selling Weird But True series.