Book excerpt: Understanding the value of money makes good financial "cents!" Students will learn financial literacy through real-world examples including creating a budget, analyzing family finances, determining value, and saving for a large purchase. This 6-Pack of grade 3 math readers integrates math and literacy skills, combining informational text, problem-solving, and real-world connections to help students explore mathematics in a meaningful way. The DOK-leveled Math Talk section facilitates mathematical discourse and higher order thinking skills with questions that students can respond to at school or home. The captivating images, practice problems, and mathematical charts and diagrams help develop students' math and reading skills The full-color books includes text features such as a glossary, index, bold print, and a table of contents to increase understanding and build academic vocabulary. The extensive Problem Solving section and Let's Explore Math sidebars provide numerous opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.