Dave's Down-To-Earth Rock Shop (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780064467292)

"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

Dave's Down-to-Earth Rock Shop is perfect for teaching classifying to second, third, and fourth graders. Josh is the best collector on the block. And now he has something new to collect--rocks! Soon Josh and his best friend, Amy, have so many rocks they need to organize their collection. But how?

Kids will love the story and the illustrations by Cat Bowman Smith. Parents and educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding the math concepts 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!

Author: Stuart J. Murphy
ISBN-10: 0064467295
ISBN-13: 9780064467292
Publisher: HarperCollins
Language: English
Published: 01/05/2000
Pages: 40
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 8.12h x 9.90w x 0.13d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 48006 / Dave's Down-To-Earth Rock Shop


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2000 pg. 123
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 348 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2000 pg. 348 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Booklist 05/01/2000