{"product_id":"mighty-maddie-9780060531614","title":"Mighty Maddie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"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\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMighty Maddie\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for teaching comparing weights to pre-K through kindergarteners\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eMaddie's room is a mess. Maddie's toys are everywhere. And Maddie has to clean them up before her birthday party starts. This looks like a job for MIGHTY MADDIE! Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a vacuum cleaner, Mighty Maddie, the room-cleaning superhero, gives readers a playful lesson about the difference between light and heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKids will love the story and the funny illustrations by Bernice Lum. 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! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMath skills are life skills, and the MathStart series supports success!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003eThis 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\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMathStart'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelp kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stuart J. Murphy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/21\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.14h x 10.02w x 0.13d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780060531614\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.9\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e82154 \/ Mighty Maddie\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2004 pg. 146\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2005 pg. 119 - Recommended, Satisfactory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMurphy, Stuart J.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStuart 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Stuart J. Murphy and his wife, Nancy, live in Boston.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLum, Bernice:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Benice Lum was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. She lived in London, England, working as a designer and a bicycle courier, before deciding to pursue a career in illustration. She has illustrated sixteen books, including \u003cem\u003eThe Knock-Out Story of David \u0026amp; Goliath \u003c\/em\u003eand the Pippin and Mable series, and she now lives in her hometown of Toronto with her dog, Mack.","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43099422523507,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":7.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_e88f27eb-90ad-4fef-ab36-88f0e5958c44.jpg?v=1748698936","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/mighty-maddie-9780060531614","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}