This book offers readers insight into solving length word problems. Designed to support the Common Core State Standards, this title includes strategies such as using drawings, symbols, and number lines solve problems. Real-world examples and engaging text make learning meaningful to young readers.
Helen has written 38 books, 31 of them for young readers. Winner of the 2017 Middle East Youth Non-Fiction award for "A Refugee's Journey from Syria" (first) and "A Refugee's Journey from Afghanistan" (second).
Working with Rita Vanden Heuvel and Adrienne Montgomerie, she produced Sounds for Fun and Sounds for Fun 2, apps that teach phonics to pre-school children. Helen is currently working on several novels.
Helen ran a farm for many years and loves reading and writing. She looks forward to the day when her twin grandsons will be able to read some of what she's written.