Readers learn how to interpret and create bar graphs to represent data.

"Practical recipes for visualizing data"--Cover.

Nan surveys her class to find out what types of pets they have. See how she creates a bar graph to share her results.

Bar graphs are an interesting and easy way to show math facts. This accessible book guides readers through the different parts of a bar graph, including its title, labels, and scale. Readers are then invited to make their own graph, mirroring the sample in the book, and encouraged to make bar graphs about many fun subjects. Questions throughout this book and an answer key enable readers to self-evaluate their understanding.

Bar graphs put information side by side and are a great way to compare how many, making math fun!

Don't simply show your data—tell a story with it! Storytelling with Data teaches you the fundamentals of data visualization and how to communicate effectively with data. You'll discover the power of storytelling and the way to make data a pivotal point in your story. The lessons in this illuminative text are grounded in theory, but made accessible through numerous real-world examples—ready for immediate application to your next graph or presentation. Storytelling is not an inherent skill, especially when it comes to data visualization, and the tools at our disposal don't make it any easier. This book demonstrates how to go beyond conventional tools to reach the root of your data, and how to use your data to create an engaging, informative, compelling story. Specifically, you'll learn how to: Understand the importance of context and audience Determine the appropriate type of graph for your situation Recognize and eliminate the clutter clouding your information Direct your audience's attention to the most important parts of your data Think like a designer and utilize concepts of design in data visualization Leverage the power of storytelling to help your message resonate with your audience Together, the lessons in this book will help you turn your data into high impact visual stories that stick with your audience. Rid your world of ineffective graphs, one exploding 3D pie chart at a time. There is a story in your data—Storytelling with Data will give you the skills and power to tell it!

This colorful title introduces readers to bar graphs through multiple examples focused on the theme of a party. Readers can also complete activities and are given suggestions for further exploration of the topic.

Bar graphs put information side by side and are a great way to compare how many, making math fun!

This book helps students learn about many types of tables and graphs. Practice includes constructing tables, bar graphs and line graphs. These pages may be assigned as a class lesson, individual seat work, or homework activities. Answer key is included.

All students can learn about analyzing bar graphs through text written at four different reading levels. Symbols on the pages represent reading-level ranges to help differentiate instruction. Provided comprehension questions complement the text.