100 Days of Cool (MathStart 2)1 review Stuart J. Murphy HarperTrophy, 2004 Great Book for students I love this book as it gives a different spin on the 100th day of school. As an educator, I am always looking for things that fit the curriculum but are of interest to the learners. There are many follow-through activities to do after reading this.             Racing Around (MathStart 2) Stuart J. Murphy HarperTrophy, 2001 It's a long way around Perimeter Path! Mike's brother and sister say he's too young to compete in the 15-kilometer bike race. But if Mike just gets a chance, he knows he can make it all the way around.             Probably Pistachio (MathStart 2)3 reviews Stuart J. Murphy HarperTrophy, 2001 Elementary probability + probably probability + Probably Pistachio This is a great book to teach 2nd/3rd grade basic probability. Kids love the pictures and the story line is too cute! A great book to integrate language arts and math.             Animals on Board (MathStart 2)5 reviews Stuart J. Murphy HarperTrophy, 1998 Addition left to right + Great book + Cute Beginning Math Book - a review of "Animals on Board" + Animals on Board, addition facts made fun.             Give Me Half! (MathStart 2)2 reviews Stuart J. Murphy HarperTrophy, 1996 Wonderfully simple look at fractions + Great book to introduce fractions This book is an accurate description of how children react to sharing. As the brother and sister learn to share the food each of them have, they are also learning about fractions. Each child is reminded by their parents to divide the pizza, juice, and cupcakes in half to share equally. The ...             Elevator Magic (MathStart Subtracting)3 reviews Stuart J. Murphy HarperTrophy, 1997 Fabulous! + Good for kids who like elevators + Another fine book from Mathstart My 7 year-old, home schooled son loves elevators so much that we made one from a refrigerator box! He loves mechanics of all kinds, but was having difficulty with simple math concepts like addition and subtraction. I bought this book thinking it may have an elevator in it, but was surprised to see ...             More or Less (MathStart 2)1 review Stuart J. Murphy HarperTrophy, 2005 Comparing Numbers A kid at a dunking booth seems to be a genius at guessing numbers. How does he do it? By asking questions carefully and comparing numbers down to guessing the correct answer. Pretty cool and something to think about!             Tally O'Malley (MathStart 2)1 review Stuart J. Murphy HarperTrophy, 2004 Great Math Lesson This is an excellent book and different method of sharing counting with students. Great for teachers for preparation of academic testing.             Same Old Horse (MathStart 2) Stuart J. Murphy HarperTrophy, 2005 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. Same Old Horse Hankie wants to be ...             Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes (MathStart 2)2 reviews Stuart J. Murphy HarperTrophy, 2001 Super book! Set in a comic book format, this book has been a favorite of my 4 year old son since we bought it. A very simple book, and very appropriate for preschoolers. The writing is a little lame at one point, but my son doesn't care and thoroughly enjoys this book ( and he's learned some simple math ...             The Sundae Scoop (MathStart 2)1 review Stuart J. Murphy HarperTrophy, 2003 "The Sundae Scoop" - a great book This book is perfect for young readers. The pictures are highly detailed and they suit the story very well. The setting of the story is during a school picnic at school. The children along with Winnie decide how to plan the sundae booth for the school picnic. The children pick out which flavors ...             A Fair Bear Share (MathStart 2) Stuart J. Murphy HarperTrophy, 1998 Blue Ribbon Blueberry Pie. If the bear cubs gather enough nuts, seeds and blueberries, Mama Bear has agreed to make her special, lip-smacking-good pie. Each time they fill their baskets, the cubs count berries, seeds and nuts by putting them in groups of tens and ones to see if they have enough for pie. Everyday activities such as sharing a meal, sorting socks and getting ready for school can be ...             Pepper's Journal: A Kitten's First Year (MathStart 2)1 review Stuart J. Murphy HarperTrophy, 2000 a wonderful way to learn about the calendar Readers follow the growth of a new kitten throughout his first year. The highly engaging story features a brother and sister who wait for Pepper to be born, adopt him when he's old enough, and then care for him as he grows. My children spent a lot of time focused on the changing calendars and ...             Let's Fly a Kite (MathStart 2)1 review Stuart J. Murphy HarperTrophy, 2000 Symmetry Cute math book about symmetry. It's nice that there are books about math comprehension and that are fun to read. It changes the regular workbook mentality about Math.             The Best Vacation Ever (MathStart 2)1 review Stuart J. Murphy HarperTrophy, 1997 good at showing the concept of charts, but otherwise... ... I do not recommend this book. It's a good example of a seemingly "neutral" book about math is actually a powerful piece of propaganda. If you look at the storyline critically, it's absurd. The family consists of a girl, her brother, mom and dad, and grandma. The girl is trying to ...             Bigger, Better, Best! (MathStart 2)1 review Stuart J. Murphy HarperTrophy, 2002 Bigger, Better, Best It was in great shape, and it was very helpful for teaching the concept of area!             Coyotes All Around (MathStart 2)1 review Stuart J. Murphy HarperTrophy, 2003 4 1/2* Round Up! A group of coyotes wearing bright Hawaiian shirts (and a non-conformist in plaid) satisfy their mathematical and gustatory appetites in this clever "Mathstart" series book (Level 2; ages 6 and up). The Coyotes -- Clever, Cool, Careful, Clumsy, and young Little One--look out over the desert from ...             Super Sand Castle Saturday (MathStart 2)1 review Stuart J. Murphy HarperTrophy, 1999 Great math related book At first I was a little disappointed with the writing type in the book then I got to the "math" part and fell in love. I think 1st through 3rd graders would love this as an introduction to measurements.             Spunky Monkeys on Parade (MathStart 2)1 review Stuart J. Murphy HarperTrophy, 1999 Math can be fun! My children really enjoy Stuart Murphy's Math Start series. They introduce children to simple math concepts in a colorful format. Of course, you can't expect your children to learn all of their math skills by reading picture books, but they are great supplemental material. And they are great to ...             More or Less (MathStart 2)1 review Stuart J. Murphy HarperTrophy, 2005 Comparing Numbers A kid at a dunking booth seems to be a genius at guessing numbers. How does he do it? By asking questions carefully and comparing numbers down to guessing the correct answer. Pretty cool and something to think about!