The Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI) and First Book have created free downloadable reading guides for each of the 2015 Mathical Book Prize award-winning titles:
- PreK: Have You Seen My Dragon (Steve Light)
- Grades K-2: One Big Pair of Underwear (Laura Gehl and Tom Lichtenheld)
- Grades 3-5: Really Big Numbers (Richard Evan Schwartz)
- Grades 6-8: Really Big Numbers (Richard Evan Schwartz)
- Grades 9-12: Nearly Gone (Elle Cosimano)
Each reading guide includes activities for your classroom, after-school program, or family.
Mathical & First Book: If you are an educator or program provider serving children from low-income families, you can access the winning titles and reading guides from the First Book Marketplace for 50-90% off retail price. The First Book Marketplace has additional math resources and nearly 6,000 titles for kids of all ages. To get started, sign up with First Book. This process is free and takes just a few minutes to complete.
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