| Racing Around Contributor(s): Murphy, Stuart J. (Author), Reed, Mike (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0064462447 ISBN-13: 9780064462440 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $6.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2001 Annotation: The 15-kilometer bike race follows Perimeter Path around the park. Mike's big brother and sister say he's too young to race. They say he shouldn't even try. But Mike knows that if he just gets a chance (and maybe a little help from a friend) he'll be able to make it all the way around. Full-color illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Measurement |
| Dewey: 530.8 |
| LCCN: 00056722 |
| Lexile Measure: 540 |
| Series: Mathstart 2 |
| Physical Information: 0.16" H x 9.8" W x 7.92" (0.32 lbs) 40 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 55911 Reading Level: 2.6 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 Racing Around is perfect for teaching perimeter to first, second, and third graders. It's a long way around Perimeter Path Mike's brother and sister say he's too young to compete in the 15-kilometer bike race. But if Mike just gets a chance, he knows he can make it all the way around. Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations by Mike Reed. 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 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): Reed, Mike: - Mike Reed's pictures have appeared in Business Week and the Minneapolis Star Tribune as well as in children's books. Mr. Reed lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.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. |