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Animals on Board
Contributor(s): Murphy, Stuart J. (Author), Alley, R. W. (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 0064467163     ISBN-13: 9780064467162
Publisher: HarperCollins
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: September 1998
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Annotation: Ride along with trucker Jill and her dog as they add up the animals zooming by. But these are no ordinary animals, and they're bound for a surprise destination!Ride along with trucker Jill and her dog as they add up the animals passing by on other trucks. But these are no ordinary animals, and theyre bound for a surprise destination! Lively illustrations by R.W. Alley make adding truckloads of fun.



Click for more in this series: Mathstart: Level 2 (HarperCollins Paperback)

Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Concepts - Counting & Numbers
- Juvenile Fiction | Readers - Beginner
- Juvenile Fiction | Mathematics
Dewey: 513.211
LCCN: 97011733
Age Level: 6-10
Grade Level: 1-5
Lexile Measure: 490(Not Available)
Guided Reading: G (Grade 1)
Series: Mathstart: Level 2 (HarperCollins Paperback)
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 9.8" W x 7.8" L (0.35 lbs) 40 pages
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1999 pg. 38 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
School Library Journal 01/01/1999
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 119658
Reading Level: 1.6   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

Animals on Board is perfect for teaching adding to first, second, and third graders. Ride along with trucker Jill and her dog as they add up the animals passing by on other trucks. But these are no ordinary animals, and they're bound for a surprise destination Lively illustrations by R.W. Alley make adding truckloads of fun.

Kids will love the story and the illustrations by R.W. Alley. 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): Alley, R. W.: -

R. W. Alley has illustrated a number of books featuring Paddington Bear. He lives in Barrington, Rhode Island, with his wife, author Zoë B. Alley.

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.


 
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