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Zusatztext “I have owned/used Stuart J. Murphy books and been a “groupie” for a long time. His math books humanize math and make it relatable, which is essential in today’s world. Students must be able to connect with math now more than ever. The books promote the wonder in mathematics and connect math learning to real world experiences. That wonder will build future problem solvers. Stuart’s books are an energizing force in my school and with my teaching.” Informationen zum Autor 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. Brian Floca , in addition to being the illustrator of the books in Avi's Poppy Stories series, is the author and illustrator of the acclaimed picture books Locomotive , winner of the Caldecott Medal; Moonshot: The Flight of Apollo 11 ; Lightship ; The Racecar Alphabet ; and Five Trucks . You can visit him online at www.brianfloca.com. Klappentext ?Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they see how real-life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books.? ?Kimberly D. Mueller, Ed.D., First Grade Teacher, Ashbrook School, Lumberton NJ Let's Fly a Kite is perfect for teaching symmetry to first, second, and third graders. 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! Kids will love the story and the illustrations by Brian Floca. 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 skills are life skills, and the MathStart series supports success! This award-winning series by Stuart J. Murphy teaches math through stories and visual models63 books divided into three levels with 21 books in eachFun activities kids will love are included to help parents and teachers emphasize the lessonsEngaging and relatable stories, with each story revolving around practical applications of the math concept presentedLively art from top-notch illustratorsCharts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehension MathStart's 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 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. Help kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series! Zusammenfassung “Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they see how real-life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books.” —Kimberly D. Mueller, Ed.D., First Grade Teacher, Ashbrook School, Lumberton NJ Let's Fly a Kite is perfect for teaching symmetry to first, second, and third graders. 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! Kids will love the story and the illustrations by Brian Floca. Parents...
