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This clever and challenging approach to math will interest and inspire budding mathematicians and encourage an active way of learning. Using real-world situations, this book displays the practical applications for the math that children learn in classrooms and demonstrates that math goes far beyond paper and pencil and into everyday life. Exploring the duties of jet pilots, this reference shows how everyday math helps them to navigate bad weather, deal with emergencies, and make a smooth landing, and will encourage students to explore math outdside of the classroom through these fun, role-playing, activites.