| The Best Bug Parade Contributor(s): Murphy, Stuart J. (Author), Keller, Holly (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0064467007 ISBN-13: 9780064467001 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $6.29 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 1996 Annotation: The bugs are on parade. One is big, the next is bigger, and the next is the biggest bug of all. Learning how to compare and contrast sizes is an important early math skill and one of the most basic forms of mathematical reasoning. "The Best Bug Parade" makes comparing sizes and enjoyable activity for the very youngest math student. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Concepts - Size & Shape - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Insects, Spiders, Etc. - Juvenile Fiction | Readers - Beginner |
| Dewey: 153.752 |
| LCCN: 94049316 |
| Lexile Measure: 270 |
| Series: Mathstart 1 |
| Physical Information: 0.14" H x 9.91" W x 8.11" (0.35 lbs) 40 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Help kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series Which bug is the biggest? Which bug is the longest? It's time to find out as all the bugs in Ladybug's garden line up for the best bug parade This fun book written by Stuart J. Murphy and illustrated by Holly Keller introduces size comparison in its simplest form. Kids will love the story and the illustrations. 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. Keller, Holly: -Holly Keller has illustrated a number of books in the Lets-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, including Be a Friend to Trees. She is also the author and illustrator of many picture books, including Island Baby and Horace. Ms. Keller lives in West Redding, Connecticut. 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. |