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TITLE: Children's Literature in the K-3 Mathematics Classroom: 50 Activities Based on the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
AUTHOR(S): Adam Goldberg, Maria Diamantis, M. W. Penn
PUBLICATION DATE: 2012
PUBLISHER: Mathword Press (USA)



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TITLE: Cowboys Count, Monkeys Measure and Princesses Problem Solve: Building Early Maths Skills through Storybooks
AUTHOR(S): Jane M. Wilburne, Jane B. Keat and Mary P. Napoli
PUBLICATION DATE: 2011
PUBLISHER: Brookes Publishing (USA)



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TITLE: Deepening Student's Mathematical Understanding with Children's Literature
EDITORS: Eula Ewing Monroe and Terrell A. Young
PUBLICATION DATE: 2018
PUBLISHER: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
 (USA)


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TITLE: Developing Early Maths Through Story: Step-By-Step Advice for Using Storytelling as a Springboard for Maths Activities
AUTHOR(S): Marion Leeper
PUBLICATION DATE: 2015
PUBLISHER: Practical Pre-School Books (UK)



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TITLE: Exploring Mathematics through Literature: Articles and Lessons for Prekindergarten through Grade 8
AUTHOR(S): National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 
PUBLICATION DATE: 2004
PUBLISHER: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (USA) 



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TITLE: Engaging with Maths through Picture Books
AUTHOR(S): Tracey Muir, Sharyn Livy, Leicha Ann Bragg, Julie Clark, Jill Wells, Catherine Attard

PUBLICATION DATE: 2017
PUBLISHER: Teaching Solutions (Australia)



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TITLE: Exploring Math with Books Kids Love
AUTHOR(S): Kathryn Kaczmarski
PUBLICATION DATE: 1998
PUBLISHER: Fulcrum Publishing (USA)



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TITLE: Exploring Maths through Stories and Rhymes
AUTHOR(S): Janet Rees
PUBLICATION DATE: 2019
PUBLISHER: Routledge
 (UK)


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TITLE: Hands-On Math and Literature with MathStart (Level 1)​
AUTHOR(S): Don Balka and Richard Callan ​
PUBLICATION DATE: 2006
PUBLISHER: Didax Educational Resources (USA)



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TITLE: Hands-On Math and Literature with MathStart (Level 2)​
AUTHOR(S): Don Balka and Richard Callan ​
PUBLICATION DATE: 2006
PUBLISHER: Didax Educational Resources (USA)



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TITLE: Hands-On Math and Literature with MathStart (Level 3)​
AUTHOR(S): Don Balka and Richard Callan 
PUBLICATION DATE: 2006
PUBLISHER: Didax Educational Resources (USA)



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TITLE: How to Use Children's Literature to Teach Mathematics
AUTHOR(S): National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 
PUBLICATION DATE: 1992
PUBLISHER: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (USA) 



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TITLE: Integrating Children's Literature and Mathematics in the Classroom: Children as Meaning Makers, Problem Solvers and Literary Critics
AUTHOR(S): Michael Schiro
PUBLICATION DATE: 1997
PUBLISHER: Teachers' College Press (USA)



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TITLE: Integrating Beginning Math & Literature​
AUTHOR(S): Carol A. Rommel
PUBLICATION DATE: 1991
PUBLISHER: Incentive Publications (USA) 



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TITLE: It's the Story That Counts: More Children's Books for Mathematical Learning, K-6
AUTHOR(S): David J. Whitin and Sandra Wilde
PUBLICATION DATE: 1995
PUBLISHER: Heinemann (USA)



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TITLE: Learning through Story - Mathematics
AUTHOR(S): Tricia Kings (Derbyshire County Council)
PUBLICATION DATE: 1997
PUBLISHER: Folens Publisher (UK)



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TITLE: Literacy + Math = Creative Connections in the Elementary Classroom
AUTHOR(S): Jennifer L. Altieri
PUBLICATION DATE: 2010
PUBLISHER: International Literacy Association (USA)



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TITLE: Literature-Based Activities for Integrating Mathematics with Other Content Areas K-2
AUTHOR(S): Robin A. Ward
PUBLICATION DATE: 2008
PUBLISHER: Pearson (USA)



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TITLE: Literature-Based Activities for Integrating Mathematics with Other Content Areas 3-5
AUTHOR(S): Robin A. Ward
PUBLICATION DATE: 2008
PUBLISHER: Pearson (USA)



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TITLE: Literature-Based Activities for Integrating Mathematics with Other Content Areas, Grades 6-8
AUTHOR(S): Robin A. Ward
PUBLICATION DATE: 2008
PUBLISHER: Pearson (USA)



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TITLE: Literature-Based Math Activites: An Integrated Approach
AUTHOR(S): Alison Abrohms​
PUBLICATION DATE: 1994
PUBLISHER: Scholastic (USA)



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TITLE: Math and Literature, Grades K-1
AUTHOR(S): Marilyn Burns and Stephanie Sheffield
PUBLICATION DATE: 2004
PUBLISHER: Math Solutions Publications (USA)



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TITLE: Math and Literature, Grades 2-3
AUTHOR(S): Marilyn Burns and Stephanie Sheffield
PUBLICATION DATE: 2004
PUBLISHER: Math Solutions Publications (USA)
 



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TITLE: Math and Literature, Grades 4-6
AUTHOR(S): Rusty Bresser
PUBLICATION DATE: 1996
PUBLISHER: Math Solutions Publications (USA)
 


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TITLE: Math Links: Teaching the NCTM 2000 Standards Through Children's Literature
AUTHOR(S): Caroline W. Evans and Trina R. Falkner and Anne J. Leija
PUBLICATION DATE: 2001
PUBLISHER: Libraries Unlimited (USA)



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TITLE: Math Memories You Can Count On: A Literature-Based Approach to Teaching Mathematics in Primary Classrooms
AUTHOR(S): Jo-Anne Lake
PUBLICATION DATE: 2009
PUBLISHER: Pembroke Publishers (USA)



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TITLE: Math Through Children's Literature: Making the NCTM Standards Come Alive​
AUTHOR(S): Kathryn L. Braddon, Nancy J. Hall and Dale Taylor
PUBLICATION DATE: 1993
PUBLISHER: Libraries Unlimited (USA)



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TITLE: Math, Manipulatives, & Magic Wands: Manipulatives, Literature Ideas, and Hands-On Math Activities for the K-5 Classroom
AUTHOR(S): Karen Simmons and Cindy Guinn
PUBLICATION DATE: 2001
PUBLISHER: Maupin House Publishing (USA)



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TITLE: Maths in Stories
AUTHOR(S): Judith Stevens
PUBLICATION DATE: 2008
PUBLISHER: BEAM Education (UK)



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TITLE: Mathematics in the K-8 Classroom and Library
AUTHOR(S): Sueanne McKinney and KaaVonia Hinton 
PUBLICATION DATE: 2010
PUBLISHER: Linworth (USA)



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TITLE: Meeting the Math Standards with Favorite Picture Books: Grades 2-4
AUTHOR(S): Bob Krech
PUBLICATION DATE: 2002
PUBLISHER: Scholastic (USA)



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TITLE: New Visions for Linking Literature and Mathematics
AUTHOR(S): David J. Whitin and Phyllis Whitin 
PUBLICATION DATE: 2004
PUBLISHER: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (USA) 



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TITLE: Numbers and Stories: Using Children's Literature to Teach Young Children Number Sense 
AUTHOR(S): Rita C. Janes and Elizabeth L. Strong
PUBLICATION DATE: 2014
PUBLISHER: Corwin (USA)



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TITLE: Oral Storytelling and Teaching Mathematics: Pedagogical and Multicultural Perspectives 
AUTHOR(S): Michael Schiro
PUBLICATION DATE: 2004
PUBLISHER: SAGE (USA)



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TITLE: Picturing Math, Grades 2-4: Hands-On Activities to Connect Math with Picture Books
AUTHOR(S): Colleen Kessler
PUBLICATION DATE: 2006
PUBLISHER: Prufrock Press (USA) 



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TITLE: Read Any Good Math Lately?: Children's Books for Mathematical Learning, K-6
AUTHOR(S): David Whitin and Sandra Wilde 
PUBLICATION DATE: 1992
PUBLISHER: Heinemann (USA)



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TITLE: Sir Cumference Classroom Activities
AUTHOR(S): Don Robb, Elena Dworkin and Susan Shapero
PUBLICATION DATE: 2015
PUBLISHER: Charlesbridge (USA)



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TITLE: Stories Can Be Counted On: Ideas for Developing Mathematics Through Story!
AUTHOR(S): Neil Griffiths 
PUBLICATION DATE: 2008
PUBLISHER: Red Robin Books (UK)



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TITLE: Story Maths: Using Picture Books in the Primary Classroom
AUTHOR(S): Devon County Council
PUBLICATION DATE: 2011
PUBLISHER: Devon County Council (UK)



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TITLE: Storytime Discoveries: Read-Aloud Stories and Demonstrations about Math
AUTHOR(S): Dotti Enderle
PUBLICATION DATE: 2004
PUBLISHER: Teaching and Learning Company (USA) 



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TITLE: Teaching Early Math Skills with Favorite Picture Books: Grades K-1 
AUTHOR(S):  Constance J. Leuenberger
PUBLICATION DATE: 2007
PUBLISHER: Scholastic (USA)



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TITLE: Teaching Math with Favorite Picture Books: Grades 1-3
AUTHOR(S):  Judy Hechtman, Deborah Ellermeyer and Sandy Ford Grove 
PUBLICATION DATE: 1999
PUBLISHER: Scholastic (USA)



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TITLE: Teaching Mathematics as Storytelling
AUTHOR(S): Rina Zazkis and Peter Liljedahl
PUBLICATION DATE: 2008
PUBLISHER: Sense Publishers (The Netherlands)



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TITLE: Teaching Mathematics through Story: A Creative Approach for the Early Years
AUTHOR(S): Caroline McGrath
PUBLICATION DATE: 2014
PUBLISHER: Routledge (USA)



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TITLE: The Little Book of Maths from Stories: Little Books with Big Ideas
AUTHOR(S): Neil Griffiths 
PUBLICATION DATE: 2005
PUBLISHER: Featherstone Education (UK)



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TITLE: The Power of Picture Books in Teaching Math and Science
AUTHOR(S): Lynn Columbia
PUBLICATION DATE: 2009
PUBLISHER: Routledge (USA)



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TITLE: The Wonderful World of Mathematics: A Critically Annotated List of Children's Books in Mathematics
AUTHOR(S): National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
PUBLICATION DATE: 1998
PUBLISHER: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (USA)



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TITLE: Using Children's Literature to Teach Problem Solving in Math: Addressing the Standards for Mathematical Practice in K-5
AUTHOR(S): Jeanne White
PUBLICATION DATE: 2016
PUBLISHER: Routledge (USA)



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TITLE: Using Literature to Enhance Content Area Instruction: A Guide for K-5 Teachers
AUTHOR(S): Rebecca Olness
PUBLICATION DATE: 2008
PUBLISHER: International Reading Association (USA)



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TITLE: Using Stories to Teach Maths Ages 4 to 7
AUTHOR(S): Steve Way and Simon Hickton
PUBLICATION DATE: 2014
PUBLISHER: Hopscotch (USA)



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TITLE: Using Stories to Teach Maths Ages 7 to 9
AUTHOR(S): Steve Way and Simon Hickton
PUBLICATION DATE: 2014
PUBLISHER: Hopscotch (USA)



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TITLE: Using Stories to Teach Maths Ages 9 to 11
AUTHOR(S): Steve Way and Simon Hickton
PUBLICATION DATE: 2013
PUBLISHER: Hopscotch (USA)



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ABOUT US

MathsThroughStories.org is a non-profit and research-based initiative, based at the University of Reading's Institute of Education (UK).

It sets out to help mathematics learners around the world develop their conceptual understanding in mathematics and to help them foster positive attitudes towards the subject through  the power of storytelling.

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