| It's about Time! Contributor(s): Murphy, Stuart J. (Author), Speirs, John (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0060557699 ISBN-13: 9780060557690 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $6.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2005 Annotation: It's About Time. . . . . . to wake up. . . . to learn, to play, to read. . . . to cuddle up in the blankets and to dream. A twenty-four -- hour day is full of great things to do! Endearing illustrations depicting things kids do every day make this an easy introduction to the skill of telling time, perfect for very young readers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts - Date & Time - Juvenile Fiction | Health & Daily Living - Daily Activities - Juvenile Fiction | Readers - Beginner |
| Dewey: 529 |
| LCCN: 2003027524 |
| Series: Mathstart 1 |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 9.8" W x 7.9" (0.35 lbs) 40 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 86412 Reading Level: 1.0 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 It's About Time is perfect for teaching the concept of hours and time telling to pre-K through kindergarteners. A twenty-four-hour day is full of great things to do And things kids do every day are depicted in this book to make this an easy introduction to the skill of telling time. Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations by John Speirs. Parents and other educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding comparisons 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 very 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. |