| Coyotes All Around Contributor(s): Murphy, Stuart J. (Author), Bjorkman, Steve (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0060515317 ISBN-13: 9780060515317 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2003 Annotation: Clever Coyote thinks it's time for lunch -- and also time to show her friends how, with some simple rounding, she can add up numbers in her head. If only she were as good at hunting as she is at math! |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - General - Juvenile Fiction | Readers - Beginner - Juvenile Fiction | Mathematics |
| Dewey: 519.544 |
| LCCN: 2002151776 |
| Series: Mathstart 2 |
| Physical Information: 0.18" H x 9.28" W x 8" (0.35 lbs) 40 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 72208 Reading Level: 2.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Help kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series Coyotes All Around is perfect for teaching rounding to first, second, and third graders. Clever Coyote thinks it's time for lunch--and also time to show her friends how, with some simple rounding, she can add up numbers in her head. If only she were as good at hunting as she is at math Kids will love the story and the illustrations by Steve Bj rkman. Parents and educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding the math concepts a breeze--as well as the concrete examples of how math works. The book contains activities for adults to do with kids to extend math into their own lives. Math = Fun MathStart is an award-winning series by Stuart J. Murphy that teaches math through stories and visual models. Young readers find the stories engaging and relatable, because each story revolves around practical applications of the math concept being presented and features lively art from top-notch illustrators. Charts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehension. This unique combination of stories, illustrations, and visual models helps teachers and parents in the teaching of math and provides all children with the opportunity to succeed. The 63-book series is divided into three levels with 21 books in each. The math concepts taught in MathStart books conform to state and national standards. Level 1 is Pre-K-Kindergarten; Level 2 is Grades 1-3; Level 3 is Grades 2-4. The series follows math topics across grades so there is a foundational path to learning that runs through the levels. |
Contributor Bio(s): Murphy, Stuart J.: - Stuart J. Murphy is a visual learning specialist. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, he has a strong background in design and art direction. He also has extensive experience in the world of educational publishing. Drawing on all these talents, Stuart J. Murphy brings a unique perspective to the MathStart series. In MathStart books, pictures do more than tell stories; they teach math. Stuart J. Murphy and his wife, Nancy, live in Boston. Bjorkman, Steve: -Steve Bjorkman has illustrated nearly one hundred picture books, including the New York Times bestseller Dirt on My Shirt by Jeff Foxworthy. He has also sold millions of greeting cards through Recycled Paper Greetings with his brother, Carl. Steve lives with his wife in Irvine, California. |