Life of Fred: Pre-Algebra 1 with Biology

By: Stanley F. Schmidt Ph.D.  Life of Fred Pre-Algebra 1 with Biology is the second book in the Life of Fred Pre-Algebra Series (the fourth in the "Getting Ready for High School Math" series that includes both Arithmetic & Pre-Algebra books), and is designed for students who have completed the elementary, intermediate, and arithmetic series books. Most students who use this series are in middle school. Providing a fun integration of subjects, this textbook gives students a context that matters in the real world-the interplay between science and math. Age-appropriate, this book does not discuss reproduction, the digestive system, or evolution. Forty-six chapters are included, each of which ends with a "Your Turn to Play" segment with a small number of thought-provoking questions. Answers are provided on the next page for students to go over themselves after attempting to solve the problems. "The Bridge" review questions are given after 7 or so chapters, and provide transitions betwe