Charlie in Fraction City is the latest children's story in the Math MileMarkers(r) book series. This cheerful story uncovers the secret to an in-depth understanding of fractions. It's generally the parts of fractions that get all the attention, but this simple kid-friendly story seeks to set the record straight by identifying the true hero in fraction world, the whole. Math MileMarkers has created an endearing story that addresses some of the foundational skills introduced in the Number and Operations-Fractions, many of which are often misunderstood. In this adventure, a group of lively soon to be unit fractions set out to find their place as part of a whole. Charlie, a highly recognized whole club president, is there to help each fractional piece understand what it takes to be a unit fraction. In doing so, these fractional characters uncover key terms in the fraction world and learn that they really don't know their true value until they find their place as part of a whole. All books in the Math MileMarker series come with an educational component that identifies the learning standards addressed within the story and a narrative outlining the mathematical journey children will take as their learning progresses. Each book closes with a Math MileMarkers section which contains a task or question that a child might encounter related to each standard or mathematical skill. Math MileMarkers were designed to help parents and educators better navigate a child's journey thus helping them successfully arrive at their destination, prepared to take on the challenges of the road ahead. Other books in the series: Miss Penny Says Prove It! and On My Way to Grandma's House. Math MileMarkers: Calm, Command and Conquer the Curriculum(r) A Message to Teachers It is important for readers to know that the Math MileMarkers series was developed to be an instructional tool and not just a read-aloud story. A true curriculum companion to any resource, Math MileMarkers adventures help elementary teachers to unfold the learning standards and high- light key concepts that begin in Kindergarten and connect and resurface through Grade 5 and beyond. Readers should enter these stories asking themselves with each turned page, "What is the math?" You will notice that the characters and illustrations offer visual supports and conversational prompts that children can relate to. Educators are encouraged to take full advantage of the "math talk" opportunities that surface, stopping often to allow the full message and visual models embedded within, to anchor student learning. Equally important, these stories promote the Standards for Mathematical Practice, which includes problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication, representation, and making connections. The educational guide offered at the conclusion of each story streamlines important information about best instructional practices, describes the progression of learning that takes place during the elementary years, and outlines misconceptions students typically voice, with real classroom experiences as a frame of reference. In order to fully uncover the in-depth understandings called for in today's mathematical world, we connect each story to specific common core standards that outline what students should know or be able to do at each level within a specific topic. If you are not living in a state that embraces the common core standards, we would be happy to provide you with the Math MileMarkers questions aligned to your specific state standards. Simply contact us and provide your name, email address and state of residency ([email protected], or at www.mathmilemarkers.com). Be sure to also include the name of the Math MileMarkers book you are exploring. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your mathematical journey. I hope the Math MileMarkers series helps elevate math learning to a new level in your classroom and makes instructional time for teachers and students more meaningful and fun