New Releases by Stuart J. Murphy

“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 This high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom. Sáobete al camián de Jill y su perro y suma junto con ellos los animales que ven pasar en el camino. Estos animales son muy especiales y van a un lugar que te sorprendera. The MathStart series has sold over 1.5 million copies and combines math with fun stories that have real-life applications. In Animales a bordo, a Level Two MathStart, simple addition equations help children to understand basic arithmetical operations. 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 models 63 books divided into three levels with 21 books in each Fun activities kids will love are included to help parents and teachers emphasize the lessons Engaging and relatable stories, with each story revolving around practical applications of the math concept presented Lively art from top-notch illustrators Charts 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!

“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 This high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom. The MathStart series has sold over 1.5 million copies and combines math with fun stories that have real-life applications. In Sabado de super castillos, a Level Two MathStart, children learn that it is helpful to use standard units of measure to make accurate comparisons. Tres amigos compiten en us concurso de castillos de arena para ver quién construye la torre más alta, el foso más profundo y el muro más largo. Bajo la atenta mirada de Larry, el salvavidas, construyen súper castillos de arena y también aprenden a medir. 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 models 63 books divided into three levels with 21 books in each Fun activities kids will love are included to help parents and teachers emphasize the lessons Engaging and relatable stories, with each story revolving around practical applications of the math concept presented Lively art from top-notch illustrators Charts 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!

Freda wants to play with her friends, but they think she is too bossy. Includes questions about the text and a note to parents about encouraging courteous behavior.

Making choices can be tricky! This installment in the I See I Learn® visual learning series uses easy-to-follow diagrams and a warm, charming story to teach basic decision-making strategies to the youngest readers. Camille is excited to start a new project at school. She’s given two choices: she can build a kite or plant a vegetable. Making a decision is difficult for Camille. With the support of friends and her teacher, Camille soon learns to make thoughtful, timely choices. Part of the sixteen book I SEE I LEARN® series for happier, healthier, more confident children!

Left and right are so easy to mix up! This installment of the I See I Learn® visual learning series uses easy-to-follow diagrams and helpful tips wrapped in a warm, charming story to teach youngsters these directional basics. Emma loves to march around her house and is excited to lead a march at school. But Emma first needs to learn to tell her left from her right. Emma's friends and Miss Cathy are ready to help. Part of the sixteen book I SEE I LEARN® series for happier, healthier, more confident children!

Learning to write is hard work! This I See I Learn® story models the essential skills of literacy—seeking assistance, focus, and practice—with easy-to-follow illustrations and pop-out alphabet details for the newest readers among us. Carlos wants to write his name like some of his friends can. After he practices over and over again, Carlos is proud to show his friends what he can do. Part of the sixteen book I SEE I LEARN® series for happier, healthier, more confident children!

Getting lost is scary! This installment in the I See I Learn® series equips youngsters with a basic skillset for finding their group again after getting separated. Freda is excited to be on a class field trip. But after she stops to look in a store window, she can''t find her group. What does she do now? This gentle, clearly-illustrated book gives easy-to-follow tips for staying calm, finding help, and giving identifying details. Part of the sixteen book I SEE I LEARN® series for happier, healthier, more confident children!

Para que los niños sean más felices, saludables y seguros de sí mismos. Emma acaba de mudarse a un nuevo vecindario. Y lo que más desea es hacer amigos. Comprueba lo que sucede cuando ella sonríe, pide que la dejen jugar, y se ofrece a ayudar y acompartir sus juguetes. ¡Hacer amigos es divertido! Young readers can now enjoy Stuart J . Murphy''s adventures in Spanish. Emma has just moved to a new city where she doesn''t know anyone. When she sees a a girl her age next door, she wonders what she can do to get to know her. What if she smiles, asks to play, and shares her toys? Part of the sixteen book I SEE I LEARN® series for happier, healthier, more confident children!

Sometimes working together is better. But how do you go from working alone to working with a team? This installment in Stuart Murphy's acclaimed I See I Learn® series introduces youngsters to the foundations of teamwork and cooperation. Camille loves to build sand forts at the beach. But it's hard to build a big fort alone. Camille and her friends make a plan. They find that they can get more done—and have more fun—when they work together. Part of the sixteen-book I SEE I LEARN® series for happier, healthier, more confident children!

Freda's mom says that she can invite her friends to a picnic in her backyard. There is so much to do, from packing the picnic basket to cleaning up. Will Freda's plan be a success?

Learning a new skill can be tricky and discouraging. This installment in the I See I Learn® visual-based learning series uses easy-to-follow diagrams and a gentle, cheerful story to teach basic skills for resilience and encouragement throughout the learning process! Ajay wants to throw a ball straight and far like his big sister, Meera. He tries, but he just can't do it. Then his friends remind Ajay how he learned to do other things that seemed hard at the time. Part of the sixteen book I SEE I LEARN® series for happier, healthier, more confident children!

Perry the Penguin needs 9 clams to buy an ice scooter -- but he''s not very good at saving. As Perry earns, spends, finds, loses, and borrows clams, a simple line graph demonstrates the concept of negative numbers.

Introduces new readers to the concept of nonstandard measurement as three friends--Laura, Juan, and Sarah--compete in a sand castle building contest and measure their castles with spoons, shovels, and bare feet. Simultaneous.

Let''s Fly a KiteWhen Bob and Hannah split something, the two pieces had better be symmetrical--exactly the same. BUt to fly their kite, they''ll have to learn something new--cooperation!

Three daredevil hamsters devise a stunt with the help of a ramp and a protractor to measure the angles to keep them one step ahead of Hector the cat. Simultaneous.

A young girl uses data-collecting and problem-solving skills to determine where her family should go for a vacation

Yee–hah! It's rodeo time! Bareback bronc riding, barrel racing, calf roping, the livestock show, the fiddling contest, and don't forget lunch –– how are Katie and Cameron going to fit it all in and still have time to help their uncle, Cactus Joe, with chores? By making a schedule, of course. But making a schedule and sticking to it turn out to be two very different things!

Hankie always does the same things at the same time. He even sneezes on schedule. The other horses tease him. What a bore! Hankie''s determined to prove that he can be unpredictable if he wants to -- but can he? Or will he just end up being the same old Hankie? Horses, humor, and a great big sneeze all combine to explain how to look at past events and make predictions about the future, an important element of logical thinking.

It''s almost time for the show to begin -- but where are all the lizards? As a frantic snake looks high and low for the performers, they start to arrive, first by fives and then by tens. Will all fifty lizards show up in time? A lively rhymed story and pictures bursting with color introduce the math concept of counting by fives and tens, an important first step in learning addition and multiplication.

Is your age more than 5? Is it less than 10? Eddie''s got to guess. And he doesn''t want to be wrong! Eddie has a booth at the school fair, guessing people''s ages. He hasn''t guessed wrong yet, but if he does, he gets dunked. Can Eddie keep guessing right -- and keep from getting wet? Comparing whole numbers and understanding what''s more and what''s less are a big part of Eddie''s strategy, and an important math skill for young readers to learn.

A 24-hour day is full of great things to do. Easy-to-read digital and analog clock faces on every page make this an easy introduction to the skill of telling time, as young readers follow a boy through his day. Full color.

Explains place value to developing a grasp of large numbers.

Earth Day is on the way, and Ryan, Luke, and Carly have a plan. If they manage to collect and recycle 5,000 aluminum cans, they can make enough money to buy some beautiful flowers for nearby Gilroy Park. CAN they do it? Counting the cans gives Ryan, Luke, and Carly -- along with readers -- a lesson in place value. And facts about recycling throughout the story will help readers understand how important it is to take care of the earth.

How many different combinations of ice cream sundaes can be made? Readers get the scoop along with Winnie the lunch lady, her cat Marshmallow, and some curious kids in this delicious tale. Full-color illustrations.

Jenny and Jeff are driving their little sister, Jill, crazy, and now that the family is moving into their new house it's worse than ever. Who'll have the bigger window? Who'll have the bigger bedroom? How can they measure the space so that they'll know for sure? Jenny and Jeff must calculate area to settle their debate. This simple geometry concept will prove once and for all whose room is bigger -- but maybe Jill can show her squabbling siblings that bigger isn't always better!

Captain Invincible and his intrepid space-dog, Comet, are on a perilous journey back to Earth! Throughout their mission, the fearless captain and his canine sidekick encounter asteroids, poisonous gas, and alien beings. But will their knowledge of three-dimensional shapes, including cubes, cones, and pyramids, help our heroes navigate past these obstacles -- and make it safely home?

As he asks more and more friends to join him for lunch, Turtle must make up sets of dishes to accommodate them.

Children learn about equivalent values by reading about how Mike and Andy trade dinosaur trading cards.

Shark Swimathon The Ocean City Sharks have to swim 75 laps by the end of the week, and every day they figure out how many laps are left to go. Swimming and subtraction are all part of the fun!