Mental Math
Book Genres
US State Geography
African Americans
Book Series
100

3  1/2 +  3  1/2 - 7 =

What is zero (0)

100

In this genre a story has imagined characters with a plot that could happen.  

What is Realistic Fiction

100

This US state is bordered on the north by British Columbia; on the south by Oregon, and on the east by Idaho.

What is Washington

100

She refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man, thus starting the Civil Right movement.

What is Rosa Parks

100

This series revolves around two 4th graders, George and Harold and their super hero friend with the military rank.

Who is Captain Underpants

200

3 x 10 - 30 + 1 x 1 =

What is one (1)

200

This type of story usually involves finding the perpetrator of some type of crime by finding clues and evidence.  

What is Mystery

200

This river is also most of the border between the state of Texas and Mexico.

What is the Rio Grande

200

Because this person led enslaved people to freedom she was called "Moses" by them.

What is Harriet Tubman

200

This book series follows characters who are children that find themselves in scary situations, usually involving monsters and other supernatural elements

What is Goosebumps 

300

2 dozen - 8 - 1 dozen  = 

What is 4

300

This type of story is set in a scientifically advanced future and involves space or time travel.   

What is Science Fiction

300

This state is the largest by land area of all the 50 states.  It gets really cold there.

What is Alaska

300

This boxer refused to fight in the Vietnam war, and was an outspoken voice during the Civil Rights movement.  He was the greatest boxer of all time. 

What is Muhammad Ali

300

This book series, based in Greek mythology, is about the adventures of the son of a human and the god of the sea.  He is no lighting thief though.  

Who is Percy Jackson

400

30 + 70 - the number of states in the United States

What is 50

400

In this genre the story is set in the past, with famous figures but the story is not real.  

What is Historic Fiction

400

This state is surrounded by water.  

What is Hawaii

400

She was an early aviator and the first Black woman to obtain her international pilots licence.  

Who is Bessie Coleman

400

This dark, mysterious book series follows the adventures of Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelair as they battle evil Count Olaf.  

What is A Series of Unfortunate Events

500

A farmer had a dozen chickens, half a dozen sheep, 10 pigs, 2 tractors, and 2 cows.  This was the number of animals on the farm.

What is 30

500

This genre is usually in an imaginary setting with magical or supernatural creatures.  There's nothing real about it.  

What is a Fantasy

500

This state in the south east has water on three sides and is known for it's everglades and manatees.   

What is Florida

500

Despite being blind from birth, this musical genius wrote the music and lyrics for the albums: Talking Book, Innervisions, and his greatest work; Songs in the key of life.    

Who is Stevie Wonder

500

This book series is based on the adventures of Jack and Annie Smith who are sent on magical quests by Merlin the Magician while in a play house.     

What is the Magic Tree House