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Safari Park
Contributor(s): Murphy, Stuart J. (Author), Bjorkman, Steve (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 0064462455     ISBN-13: 9780064462457
Publisher: HarperCollins
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: December 2001
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Annotation: It's four tickets for the River Raft! Just two for the Elephant Twirl! Paul, his sister, and his three cousins each have 20 tickets to spend, and a little simple algebra will help them figure out what rides they can go on at the new amusement park. Full-color illustrations.

Click for more in this series: Mathstart: Level 3 (HarperCollins Paperback)
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Readers - Beginner
- Juvenile Fiction | Sports & Recreation - General
- Juvenile Fiction | Mathematics
Dewey: 512.94
LCCN: 00063201
Age Level: 6-10
Grade Level: 1-5
Series: Mathstart: Level 3 (HarperCollins Paperback)
Physical Information: 0.13" H x 9.98" W x 8.04" L (0.35 lbs) 40 pages
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 11/01/2001 pg. 1554
Booklist 02/01/2002 pg. 944
School Library Journal 08/01/2002 pg. 178
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2002 pg. 419 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2002 pg. 419 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 55913
Reading Level: 2.6   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

Safari Park is perfect for teaching solving for unknowns to second, third, and fourth graders. 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?

Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations by Steve Bjorkman. Parents and other educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding comparisons 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.

Bjorkman, Steve: -

Steve Bjorkman has illustrated nearly one hundred picture books, including the New York Times bestseller Dirt on My Shirt by Jeff Foxworthy. He has also sold millions of greeting cards through Recycled Paper Greetings with his brother, Carl. Steve lives with his wife in Irvine, California.


 
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