The 100pound Problem - Math Matters Author:Jennifer Dussling, Rebecca Thornburgh (Illustrator) Before he can go fishing, a boy has to figure out how to get himself, his dog and all his gear out to an island in a boat that can only carry 100 pounds.
Math concept: Weight
How, in a boat that holds 100 pounds, can a boy transport himself, a dog, and assorted gear that weighs more than that?