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Hamster Champs
Contributor(s): Murphy, Stuart J. (Author), Martin, Pedro (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 0060557737     ISBN-13: 9780060557737
Publisher: HarperCollins
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: August 2005
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Annotation: Stuart J. Murphy travels all over the UnitedStates 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, 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. Hamster Champs

With a few blocks, a board, and a protractor to measure the angles, the hamster champs have built a ramp that lets them fly high! But will this stunt be good enough to outwit Hector the cat?

Click for more in this series: Mathstart 3

Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General
- Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Etc.
- Juvenile Fiction | Readers - Beginner
Dewey: 516.152
LCCN: 2004022471
Age Level: 6-10
Grade Level: 1-5
Series: Mathstart 3
Physical Information: 0.15" H x 7.8" W x 10.08" L (0.34 lbs) 40 pages
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Review Citations: Science Books & Films 01/01/2006 pg. 36
School Library Journal 03/01/2006 pg. 211
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2006 pg. 123 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Science Books & Films Best Bks 01/01/2007 pg. 9
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 101629
Reading Level: 2.8   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:

Help kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series

Hamster Champs is perfect for teaching angles to second, third, and fourth graders. With a few blocks, a board, and a protractor to measure the angles, the hamster champs have built a ramp that lets them fly high But will this stunt be good enough to outwit Hector the cat?

Kids will love the story and the illustrations by Pedro Martin. 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.

Martin, Pedro: -

Pedro Martin, a greeting-card artist for Hallmark, also illustrated Don't Know Much About(R) The Solar System and Don't Know Much About(R) The Presidents. He lives in Kansas City, Missouri.


 
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