| Leaping Lizards Contributor(s): Murphy, Stuart J. (Author), Adinolfi, Joann (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0060001321 ISBN-13: 9780060001322 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $6.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2005 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. Leaping Lizards The show's about to begin -- but where are all the lizards? Slowly they start to arrive in groups of 5 and 10. Will all 50 make it in time? An introduction to counting by 5s and 10s. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Performing Arts - General - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Reptiles & Amphibians - Juvenile Fiction | Readers - Beginner |
| Dewey: 513.211 |
| LCCN: 2004022470 |
| Series: Mathstart 1 |
| Physical Information: 0.18" H x 1.28" W x 7.78" (0.35 lbs) 40 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Help kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series Leaping Lizards is perfect for teaching counting by 5's and 10's to pre-K through kindergarteners. The show's about to begin--but where are all the lizards? Slowly they start to arrive in groups of 5 and 10. Will all 50 make it in time? Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations by JoAnn Adinolfi. 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 very 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. Adinolfi, Joann: -JoAnn Adinolfi was born in New York City, on Staten Island. She is the author-illustrator of Tina's Diner. She has also illustrated Mrs. Cole on an Onion Roll: And Other School Poems by Kalli Dakos, Halloween Hoots and Howls by Joan Horton, and Johnny Germ Head by James Quigley. She now lives in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. |