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Books in MathStart 2 series

  • Ready, Set, Hop!

    Stuart J. Murphy, Jon Buller

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 27, 1996)
    As readers count along with Stuart J. Murphy and Jon Buller they will sharpen their problem solving skills and find out which frog is the better hopper. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Frog friends, Matty and Moe, are off with a "Ready, Set, Hop!" They both made it to the rock, but who's in the lead? If Matty hopped 5 hops and Moe hopped 2 more hops than Matty, then the score is 5 to 7. But then they're off again. Any child who can add or subtract can build a simple equation, and Matty and Moe make it fun.
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  • Henry the Fourth

    Stuart J. Murphy, Scott Nash

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Dec. 9, 1998)
    Welcome to neighborhood dog show! First Maxie speaks. Second Baxter begs. Third Daisy rolls over, but will Henry the fourth steal the show? Learning ordinals with this pack of playful pooches will have readers sitting up and begging for more. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.This is a Level 1 MathStart book, which is perfect for kids ages 5 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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  • Elevator Magic, Level 2

    Stuart J. Murphy, G. Brian Karas

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Aug. 16, 1997)
    When the elevator goes down, the subtraction starts and so does the magic. Ben sees crazy things every time the door opens. Ride along as he subtracts his way down to the lobby, and decide for yourself if it’s elevator magic. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.This is a Level 2 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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  • Mighty Maddie

    Stuart J. Murphy, Bernice Lum

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 21, 2004)
    Maddie's room is a mess. Maddie's toys are everywhere. And Maddie has to clean them up before her birthday party starts. This looks like a job for ... MIGHTY MADDIE! Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a vacuum cleaner, Mighty Maddie, the room-cleaning superhero, gives readers a playful lesson about the difference between light and heavy. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.This is a Level 1 MathStart book, which is perfect for kids ages 5 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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  • Mall Mania

    Stuart J. Murphy, Renée Andriani

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Feb. 28, 2006)
    Shopping, counting, and a birthday present all add up to a surprise ending on Mall Mania Day! A lighthearted look at addition strategies. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.This is a Level 2 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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  • Give Me Half!

    Stuart J. Murphy, G. Brian Karas

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 27, 1996)
    How do you share a pizza? You split it in half! Two siblings split a yummy lunch and discover that using fractions can be messy. This hilarious book written by Stuart J. Murphy and illustrated by G. Brian Karas introduces the simplest of fractions: 1/2. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children. This is a Level 2 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.Supports the Common Core Learning Standards
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  • The Greatest Gymnast of All

    Stuart J. Murphy, Cynthia Jabar

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Aug. 22, 1998)
    Zoe zips and zooms around the gym. She's on and off the mats, over and under the bar! She's the greatest--in gymnastics and at demonstrating opposites. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.This is a Level 1 MathStart book, which is perfect for kids ages 5 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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  • Probably Pistachio

    Stuart J. Murphy, Marsha Winborn

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Dec. 25, 2000)
    Nothing goes right for Jack all day long. He can't find his favorite sneakers, he spills milk on his math homework, and worst of all, he gets tuna fish for lunch. Will things ever get better?Readers will learn how to tell when something is certain, more likely, less likely, or impossible as Jack keeps hoping his streak of bad luck will break. Maybe, just maybe, pistachio ice cream for dessert will do the trick. But will it happen? Considering how Jack's day has been going, PROBABLY NOT!
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  • Coyotes All Around

    Stuart J. Murphy, Steve Bjorkman

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Aug. 14, 2003)
    Clever Coyote thinks it's time for lunch –– and also time to show her friends how, with some simple rounding, she can add up numbers in her head. If only she were as good at hunting as she is at math!
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  • 100 Days of Cool

    Stuart J. Murphy, John Bendall-Brunello

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Dec. 23, 2003)
    Stuart J. Murphy travels all over the United States talking to thousands of kids. And you'll never believe what they talk about: MATH! Stuart shows kids that they use math every day -- to share a pizza, spend their allowance, and even sort socks. Stuart writes funny stories about math -- and if you read his books, you'll start to see the fun in math, too.Most classrooms celebrate 100 days of school. But for Mrs. Lopez's class, it's 100 days of cool! Something new and cool is bound to happen every day, all the way from 1 to 100.
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  • Jump, Kangaroo, Jump!

    Stuart J. Murphy, Kevin O'Malley

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Dec. 9, 1998)
    Kangaroo is back! In this story he and his friends at camp divide into halves, thirds, and fourths to form teams at field day. Readers will cheer on this rowdy crew of Australian animals as they swim, canoe, play tug-of-war, and have a good, goofy time. 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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  • Get Up and Go!

    Stuart J. Murphy, Diane Greenseid

    Paperback (HarperCollins, July 19, 1996)
    Getting ready for school on a busy morning becomes a lively exercise in building timelines for young readers, who find assistance from the exuberant Sammie the dog. Simultaneous.
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