Description du livre
Easter Island is an awe-inspiring place. This small island located off the coast of Chile has a fascinating history. Enormous stone statues called moai number in the hundreds. These intriguing statues are a mesmerizing sight for visitors to the island. People travel from around the world to visit this isolated place. Read about Easter Island's unique history and its thriving tourism industry as you learn to plot number patterns. This nonfiction book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, math charts and diagrams, sidebars, and practice problems make learning math relevant and fun. Text features include a table of contents, glossary, and index to increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving section provides additional learning opportunities while challenging students' higher-order thinking skills.