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The Penny Pot - (Mathstart 3) by  Stuart J Murphy (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Penny Pot - (Mathstart 3) by Stuart J Murphy (Paperback)

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  • "Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they see how real-life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books.
  • 6-10 Years
  • 8.09" x 10.13" Paperback
  • 40 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Concepts
  • Series Name: Mathstart 3

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About the Book



The face painting booth at the school fair provides plenty of opportunities to count combinations of coins adding up to fifty.



Book Synopsis



"Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they see how real-life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books." --Kimberly D. Mueller, Ed.D., First Grade Teacher, Ashbrook School, Lumberton NJ

The Penny Pot is perfect for teaching counting coins to second, third, and fourth graders. Life-size coins and a cat named Chester will soon have readers confidently counting coins along with Jessie and her friends at the face-painting booth.

Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations by Lynne Cravath. 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 skills are life skills, and the MathStart series supports success!

    This award-winning series by Stuart J. Murphy teaches math through stories and visual models63 books divided into three levels with 21 books in eachFun activities kids will love are included to help parents and teachers emphasize the lessonsEngaging and relatable stories, with each story revolving around practical applications of the math concept presentedLively art from top-notch illustratorsCharts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehension

MathStart's 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 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.

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



From the Back Cover



Stuart J. Murphy travels all over the United States 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, and even sort socks. Stuart writes funny stories about math -- andif you read his books, you'll start to see the fun in math, too.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.09 Inches (H) x 10.13 Inches (W) x .21 Inches (D)
Weight: .36 Pounds
Suggested Age: 6-10 Years
Number of Pages: 40
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Concepts
Series Title: Mathstart 3
Publisher: HarperCollins
Theme: Counting & Numbers
Format: Paperback
Author: Stuart J Murphy
Language: English
Street Date: September 1, 1998
TCIN: 1006089905
UPC: 9780064467179
Item Number (DPCI): 247-13-4342
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.21 inches length x 10.13 inches width x 8.09 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.36 pounds
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Q: How many books are in the MathStart series?

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  • A: The MathStart series consists of 63 books divided into three levels.

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Q: What kind of activities does the book include?

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  • A: The book contains activities for adults to engage children in math concepts through real-life situations.

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Q: What age group is this book intended for?

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  • A: This book is designed for children aged 6 to 10 years.

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Q: What topics does the book focus on?

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  • A: The Penny Pot focuses on concepts related to counting and understanding coins.

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Q: Who illustrated The Penny Pot?

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  • A: The illustrations in The Penny Pot were created by Lynne Cravath.

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