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Books in Mathstart. Level 2 series

  • Tally O'Malley

    Stuart J. Murphy, Cynthia Jabar

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 14, 2004)
    The O'Malleys are off to the beach! But it's a long, hot, boring drive. What can Eric, Bridget, and Nell do to keep busy? Play tally games, of course—counting up all the gray cars or green T-shirts they see. Whoever has the most marks at the end wins the game. 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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  • Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes

    Stuart J. Murphy, Remy Simard

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Aug. 21, 2001)
    Captain Invincible and his intrepid space-dog, Comet, are on a perilous journey back to Earth! Throughout their mission, the fearless captain and his canine sidekick encounter asteroids, poisonous gas, and alien beings. But will their knowledge of three-dimensional shapes, including cubes, cones, and pyramids, help our heroes navigate past these obstacles—and make it safely home? 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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  • The Sundae Scoop

    Stuart J. Murphy, Cynthia Jabar

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Dec. 24, 2002)
    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! 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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  • More or Less

    Stuart J. Murphy, David T Wenzel

    Paperback (HarperCollins, March 1, 2005)
    Is your age more than 5?Is it less than 10?Eddie's got to guess. And he doesn't want to be wrong!Eddie has a booth at the school fair, guessing people's ages. He hasn't guessed wrong yet, but if he does, he gets dunked. Can Eddie keep guessing right -- and keep from getting wet?Comparing whole numbers and understanding what's more and what's less are a big part of Eddie's strategy, and an important math skill for young readers to learn.
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  • Let's Fly a Kite

    Stuart J. Murphy, Brian Floca

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Aug. 22, 2000)
    When Bob and Hannah split something, the two pieces had better be symmetrical—exactly the same. But to fly their kite, they'll have to learn something new—cooperation! 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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  • Pepper's Journal: A Kitten's First Year

    Stuart J. Murphy, Marsha Winborn

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Jan. 5, 2000)
    After 7 days Pepper opens his eyes. After 2 months Pepper can leave his mother and come home with Lisa and Joey. After 3 months he needs a checkup at the vet's. In her journal Lisa writes down all the important events of Pepper's first year—and readers will learn all about days, weeks, months, and years as they find out just how much fun a new kitten can be. 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.Together, Stuart J. Murphy and Marsha Winborn introduce the concept of calendar time and show all the fun and important things to do in a kitten's first year.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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  • Racing Around

    Stuart J. Murphy, Mike Reed

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Dec. 18, 2001)
    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. 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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  • Racing Around

    Stuart J. Murphy, Mike Reed

    Hardcover (Harpercollins Childrens Books, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Even though his big brother and sister tell him that he is too young to enter the 15-kilometer bike race that follows Perimeter Path around the park, Mike knows that he can do it, especially with the help of a friend.
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  • Bigger, Better, Best!

    Stuart J. Murphy, Marsha Winborn

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Aug. 20, 2002)
    In their family's new house, Jenny and Jeff are driving their little sister, Jill, crazy. Who has the bigger window? Who has the bigger bedroom? Jenny and Jeff must use a simple geometry concept to calculate area in order to prove once and for all whose room is bigger. 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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  • Spunky Monkeys on Parade

    Stuart J. Murphy, Lynne Cravath

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Aug. 25, 1999)
    Monkeys ride in 2s, tumble by 3s, and march in 4s—and readers can count them up as the parade goes by! 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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  • Bug Dance

    Stuart J. Murphy, Christopher Santoro

    Hardcover (Harpercollins, Jan. 1, 2002)
    As Centipede tries to learn a new dance in Coach Caterpillar's gym class, he realizes he needs to know the directions right, left, forward, and backward to succeed.
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  • Get Up and Go!: Time Lines

    Stuart J. Murphy, Diane Greenseid

    Hardcover (Harpercollins Childrens Books, Aug. 1, 1996)
    Explains through the use of rhyme the concepts of timelines and addition as a girl gets ready for school with the help of her smart dog
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