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Books with author StuartJ.Murphy

  • Beep Beep, Vroom Vroom!

    Stuart J. Murphy

    Paperback (GREAT SOURCE, Nov. 15, 2000)
    The yellow cars beep! The red cars vroom! As Molly plays with her big brother’s toy cars, readers will see and recognize patterns, an essential first step in learning to reason from the specific to the general. But can Molly put the cars back in the right order before her brother returns?
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  • Seaweed Soup

    Stuart J. Murphy

    Paperback (GREAT SOURCE, April 1, 2003)
    It's slimy. It's smelly. Its green and it's gooey. It's seaweed soup -- and its Turtle's favorite lunch!Turtle has made enough seaweed soup for everyone. But it looks awful and smells worse! Nobody wants to even taste it. How can they tell Turtle without hurting his feelings?As Turtle serves lunch to his reluctant guests, young readers can learn about matching sets (also called one-to-one correspondence) by keeping track of all the different bowls, cups, spoons, and napkins on the table. Lighthearted art and a surprise ending make this a story readers will eat up.
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  • Safari Park

    Stuart J. Murphy

    Paperback (GREAT SOURCE, Nov. 1, 2002)
    It's 4 tickets for the Treetop Coaster! Just 2 for the Elephant Twirl! five cousins each have 20 tickets to spend at Safari, and a little algebra will tell them how many rides they can try. But who will dare the death-defying Terrible Tarantula?
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  • Super Sand Castle Saturday

    Stuart J. Murphy

    Paperback (GREAT SOURCE, Oct. 5, 1999)
    One Saturday at the beach, Laura, Juan, and Sarah decide to have a sand castle contest. As the tide rises, the walls get longer, the towers get taller, and the moats get deeper. The friends measure their sand castles with spoons, shovels, and bare feet until Larry the lifeguard and his tape measure surprise them all.
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  • Write On, Carlos!

    Stuart J. Murphy

    Paperback (Charlesbridge, July 1, 2011)
    Carlos wants to write his name like some of his friends can. After he practices over and over again, Carlos is proud to show his friends what he can do. Part of the sixteen book I SEE I LEARN® series for happier, healthier, more confident children!
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  • Freda Plans a Picnic

    Stuart J. Murphy

    Paperback (Charlesbridge, July 1, 2010)
    Planning a party is fun, but it's also a lot of work! This installment in the I See I Learn® series teaches youngsters sequencing and procedural skills for a shindig to remember. Freda's mom says that she can invite her friends to a picnic in her backyard. There is so much to do, from packing the picnic basket to cleaning up. Will Freda's plan be a success? Easy-to-follow diagrams and visual aids help readers grasp the beginnings of step-by-step thinking. Part of the sixteen book I SEE I LEARN® series for happier, healthier, more confident children!
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  • Game Time!

    Stuart J. Murphy

    Paperback (GREAT SOURCE, Aug. 22, 2000)
    Keep an eye on the clock as the Huskies and the Falcons gear up for their championship soccer match. Weeks, days, hours, minutes, and seconds--it's all game time! This Level 3 MathStart introduces the concept of time—from seconds to weeks—as two girls' soccer teams compete in an energetic championship match. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.This is a Level 3 MathStart book, which is perfect for kids ages 6 and up. The MathStart series uses funny stories and colorful art to show kids that they use math every day, even outside of the classroom! Each book features an activity guide to have fun with the math concepts presented in the story.
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  • Percy Listens Up

    Stuart J. Murphy

    Paperback (Charlesbridge, Feb. 1, 2012)
    Percy likes to play so much he sometimes forgets to listen. With the help of his parents and teachers, Percy learns how to listen to understand directions, learn new things, be safe, and have more fun. Part of the sixteen book I SEE I LEARN® series for happier, healthier, more confident children!
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  • Left, Right, Emma!

    Stuart J. Murphy

    Paperback (Charlesbridge, Feb. 1, 2012)
    Left and right are so easy to mix up! This installment of the I See I Learn® visual learning series uses easy-to-follow diagrams and helpful tips wrapped in a warm, charming story to teach youngsters these directional basics. Emma loves to march around her house and is excited to lead a march at school. But Emma first needs to learn to tell her left from her right. Emma's friends and Miss Cathy are ready to help. Part of the sixteen book I SEE I LEARN® series for happier, healthier, more confident children!
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  • Too Many Kangaroo Things to Do!

    Stuart J. Murphy

    Paperback (GREAT SOURCE, Oct. 5, 1999)
    It’s Kangaroo’s birthday, but no one will play with him: not the emu, the platypuses, the koalas, or even the dingos. They all have too many things to do. What exactly are they doing? They’re using multiplication to figure out just how many things they have to do to plan a big surprise for Kangaroo! Best Children’s Science Books 1997 (Science Books and Films)
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  • Percy Gets Upset

    Stuart J. Murphy

    Paperback (Charlesbridge, Feb. 1, 2011)
    Sometimes Percy gets upset. He scowls and stamps his feet. But when he learns to take a deep breath, count to ten, and talk about his feelings, he can calm down. When Percy's not upset, he can have fun again! For happier, healthier, more confident children! Part of the sixteen book I SEE I LEARN® series for happier, healthier, more confident children!
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  • Freda Plans a Picnic

    Stuart J. Murphy

    Hardcover (Charlesbridge, July 1, 2010)
    Planning a party is fun, but it's also a lot of work! This installment in the I See I Learn® series teaches youngsters sequencing and procedural skills for a shindig to remember. Freda's mom says that she can invite her friends to a picnic in her backyard. There is so much to do, from packing the picnic basket to cleaning up. Will Freda's plan be a success? Easy-to-follow diagrams and visual aids help readers grasp the beginnings of step-by-step thinking. Part of the sixteen book I SEE I LEARN® series for happier, healthier, more confident children!
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