Monster Math

In which a grouchy young monster named Boz is bitten by a poisonous frog (I know!). Her brave stuttering friend Ack and her resourceful uncle accompany Boz on a quest for a cure to the deadly venom. Readers are asked to help with the quest by solving mathematical problems so the trio can overcome obstacles and retrieve both knowledge and magical ingredients. They must find a cure or Boz will cease to be! Aaagghh!! Geared for middle elementary students, A Cure for Boz presents young learners with a variety of math skill challenges woven into a fun and engaging narrative. Faced with mathematical word problems every few pages, readers will be challenged in addition, subtraction, early multiplication, recognizing graphs, and roman numerals, among other skills.Corresponding to the exciting storyline, the beautiful original illustrations will keep students engaged to the end!