| The Sundae Scoop Contributor(s): Murphy, Stuart J. (Author), Jabar, Cynthia (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0064462501 ISBN-13: 9780064462501 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2002 Annotation: How many different combinations of ice cream sundaes can be made? Readers get the scoop along with Winnie the lunch lady, her cat Marshmallow, and some curious kids in this delicious tale. Full-color illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Mathematics - Geometry - Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts - Counting & Numbers - Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts - Size & Shape |
| Dewey: 511.6 |
| LCCN: 2001024322 |
| Series: Mathstart 2 |
| Physical Information: 0.14" H x 10" W x 8" (0.35 lbs) 40 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 67022 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 The Sundae Scoop is perfect for teaching combinations to first, second, and third graders. How many different ice-cream sundaes can you make? With 6 ingredients to choose from, there are so many combinations. Read all about the sundaes they're making at the school picnic. Math has never been so delicious Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations by Cynthia Jabar. 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): 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. Jabar, Cynthia: -Cynthia Jabar lives on a small island off the coast of Maine where she loves to paint, to kayak, and to illustrate books for children. Other books she's illustrated include The Greatest Gymnast of All by Stuart J. Murphy and Mommies are for Counting Stars by Harriet Ziefert. She doesn't love washing her car or the dishes! |