Washoe County Library System

Explains the concept of subtraction through a rhyming text about a descending elevator.

A group of children introduce subtraction, using everyday examples and practice problems.

Illustrations and simple text show how to use subtraction to get the answers to everyday questions.

Shows how to use subtraction to find out how many coins one has left after paying for various items and looks at different coins, from a penny to a half-dollar.

Introduces children to American currency values and the basics of adding and subtracting money.--

"Explores methods of solving addition and subtraction word problems using animal examples"--Provided by publisher.

"The Arithmechicks have invited their new friend Mouse for a sleepover. When Mama says it's time for bed, the clever chicks decide it's time to prolong the fun instead! During the story, readers are invited to count and take away during everyone's favorite game of hide-and-seek -- and to find Mouse, who hides in a different place in each illustration -- until all settle down for bed in the warm, cozy conclusion. The book is the perfect introduction...

As members of a swim team do laps to qualify for swim camp, readers can practice subtracting two-digit numbers to see how many laps are left to go.