{"product_id":"the-playground-problem-paperback","title":"The Playground Problem - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLauren Scott Griffin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFred Folger\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelcome to location games and spatial thinking \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmma and David find a chain and padlock across the local playground entrance. Where can they play? With help from neighbor Kayla and her dog Blazer, Emma and David set out to find a new place to play. But how will they know where a good location is?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKayla shows them how they can use basic mapping, distance, direction, spatial pattern analysis, and overlay skills to find the perfection location. And just when they do, they encounter more obstacles--all of them have to work together quickly to solve their playground problem \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a colorful, easy-to-follow comic book-style story with fun in-book activities, \u003cem\u003e The Playground Problem\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers along to see how to overcome problems and find the perfect solution. Large pages brightly illustrate the adventure as readers learn about maps and use basic spatial thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by geographic information systems (GIS) expert Dr. Lauren Scott Griffin and illustrated by artist Fred Folger, this hybrid graphic novel\/activity book teaches young readers introductory mapping, zeroing in on distance, direction, basic spatial analysis, and other skills. Solving interesting puzzles and learning to \"think spatially\" not only helps kids with their math skills for higher grades, but also gives them a head start in exciting careers. Research shows exercising spatial reasoning skills at an early age accelerates children's competence in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMapping for kids has never been this much fun \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor grades 1-5. Includes a glossary.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelcome to location games and spatial thinking!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmma and David find a chain and padlock across the local playground entrance. Where can they play? With help from neighbor Kayla and her dog Blazer, Emma and David set out to find a new place to play. But how will they know where a good location is?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKayla shows them how they can use basic mapping, distance, direction, spatial pattern analysis, and overlay skills to find the perfection location. And just when they do, they encounter more obstacles--all of them have to work together quickly to solve their playground problem!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a colorful, easy-to-follow comic book-style story with fun in-book activities, \u003cem\u003e The Playground Problem\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers along to see how to find the perfect location for play. Large pages brightly illustrate the adventure as readers learn about maps and use basic spatial thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by geographic information systems (GIS) expert Dr. Lauren Scott Griffin and illustrated by artist Fred Folger, this hybrid graphic novel\/activity book teaches young readers introductory mapping, zeroing in on distance, direction, basic spatial analysis, and other skills. Solving interesting puzzles and learning to \"think spatially\" not only helps kids with their math skills for higher grades, but also gives them a head start in exciting careers. Research shows exercising spatial reasoning skills at an early age accelerates children's competence in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMapping for kids has never been this much fun!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor grades 1-5. Includes a glossary.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Lauren Scott Griffin\u003c\/strong\u003e has more than 33 years of experience in software development and GIS at Esri. She has been invited to deliver presentations, workshops, and short courses at the National Institute of Justice, Centers for Disease Control, Johns Hopkins, New York City Department of Health, University College London (UCL) Jill Dando Institute of Crime Science, London Health Protection Agency, Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Center, World Vision, and the University of Copenhagen Institute of Geography. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFred Folger\u003c\/strong\u003e has worked in special effects for the motion picture and television industries. Credits include: Stargate, Independence Day, Godzilla, and Star Trek the Next Generation. He was also a contributing artist for The Disney Experience and currently works as an illustrator.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3 x 9.9 x 7.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 25, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42161668620423,"sku":"9781589485686","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/c2eac4cb9ba900d6a9c68dd560ac4441.webp?v=1733283055","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-playground-problem-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}