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This monograph studies generating sets of almost simple classical groups, by bounding the spread of these groups. Guralnick and Kantor resolved a 1962 question of Steinberg by proving that in a finite simple group, every nontrivial element belongs to a generating pair. Groups with this property are said to be 3/2-generated. Breuer, Guralnick and Kantor conjectured that a finite group is 3/2-generated if and only if every proper quotient is cyclic. We prove a strong version of this conjecture for almost simple classical groups, by bounding the spread of these groups. This involves analysing the automorphisms, fixed point ratios and subgroup structure of almost simple classical groups, so the first half of this monograph is dedicated to these general topics. In particular, we give a general exposition of Shintani descent. This monograph will interest researchers in group generation, but theopening chapters also serve as a general introduction to the almost simple classical groups.

It's never too early for students to start mastering algebraic skills. They are important building blocks for competency in math. Critical concepts dealing with operations and simple algebraic methods are explored, including addition and subtraction techniques, simple word problems, and decomposing numbers. Helpful images engage readers, and accessible text makes each skill easy for them to understand. Subtraction word problems are addressed through the fun and familiar context of a child's birthday party. Written to reflect the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, this title familiarizes readers with standard K.OA.A.2. This book should be paired with'My Birthday Surprise'(9781477719794) from the InfoMax Math Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.

Clouds! is aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, addressing Literacy.RI.2.7 and Literacy.L.2.5a. Full-page color photographs and narrative nonfiction text help readers learn about how clouds form and what kind of weather they bring as they study some of the foundational concepts of meteorology. A graphic organizer is included. This book should be paired with “What the Clouds Are Telling You'(9781477723098) from the Rosen Common Core Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.