Room for Ripley (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780064467247)

"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

Room for Ripley is perfect for teaching capacity to second, third, and fourth graders. Carlos pours cups, pints, and quarts of water into his fish bowl, getting ready for his new puppy, Ripley. How much water will it take to make room for Ripley?

Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations by Sylvie Wickstrom. 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!

Author: Stuart J. Murphy
ISBN-10: 0064467244
ISBN-13: 9780064467247
Publisher: HarperCollins
Language: English
Published: 08/25/1999
Pages: 40
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.36lbs
Size: 10.12h x 7.96w x 0.13d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 134571 / Room for Ripley


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 09/15/1999 pg. 1508
School Library Journal 12/01/1999 pg. 124
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1999 pg. 118 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 118 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Library Journal 12/01/1999