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!

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.

Carlos learns the importance of washing his hands.

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.

Percy helps his dad hang signs for the Neighborhood Fun Run. Along the way, Percy meets the community helpers who make See and Learn City a better place to live, work, and play. Percy is excited to tell the gang about the new friends he met in the neighborhood.

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!

Have your youngsters ever struggled to follow directions? It''s so easy to get distracted or carried away! This I See I Learn® book uses easy-to-follow diagrams, helpful pop-out tips, and a warm, cheerful story to introduce basic listening and comprehension skills. Percy likes to play so much he sometimes forgets to listen. With the help of his parents and teachers, Percy learns how to listen to understand directions, learn new things, be safe, and have more fun. 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!

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!

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!

Mommy and Daddy help their son calm down and feel better when situations during the day make him angry.

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!

For all youngsters who get boisterous, noisome, or just plain carried away on the playground, this I See I Learn® book uses clear visual cues and an easy-to-follow story to teach children the fundamentals of playground safety. Percy loves the Stay and Play park near his house. When Percy plays at the park, he''s a monster! Roaring and growling, he climbs up the slide, stomps in the sandbox, and jumps off the swing. But the other kids are nervous when he does this, and it''s easy to get hurt. Will he ever learn how to be a safe monster? Part of the sixteen book I SEE I LEARN® series for happier, healthier, more confident children!

Friendship is tricky! This installment in the I See I Learn® series introduces youngsters to basic friend-making skills. Emma just moved to a new town. She wants to make friends with the girl next door, but what should she do? What if she smiles, asks to play, and shares her toys? Pre-readers and beginning readers will love this sweet story and learn valuable tips about making friends of their own. Part of the sixteen book I SEE I LEARN® series for happier, healthier, more confident children!

Planning a party is fun, but it''s also a lot of work! This installment in the I See I Learn® series teaches youngsters sequencing and procedural skills for a shindig to remember. 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? Easy-to-follow diagrams and visual aids help readers grasp the beginnings of step-by-step thinking. Part of the sixteen book I SEE I LEARN® series for happier, healthier, more confident children!

Shopping, counting, and a birthday present all add up to a surprise ending on Mall Mania Day! A lighthearted look at addition strategies

Jack stacks up blocks high. Two make a robot, five make a boat, and fifteen make...whatever you can imagine! Math becomes child''s play as young readers are introduced to the skill of counting on, a first step toward mastering addition.

Stuart J. Murphy travels all over the UnitedStates 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, even sort socks. Stuart writes funny stories about math -- and if you read his books, you''ll start to see the fun in math, too. Same Old Horse Hankie wants to be unpredictable, but the other horses are sure he''ll always be the same old Hankie. Someone''s in for a surprise in this story about making predictions.

Stuart J. Murphy travels all over the UnitedStates 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, even sort socks. Stuart writes funny stories about math -- and if you read his books, you''ll start to see the fun in math, too. Hamster Champs With a few blocks, a board, and a protractor to measure the angles, the hamster champs have built a ramp that lets them fly high! But will this stunt be good enough to outwit Hector the cat?

Stuart J. Murphy travels all over the UnitedStates 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, even sort socks. Stuart writes funny stories about math -- and if you read his books, you''ll start to see the fun in math, too. Leaping Lizards The show''s about to begin -- but where are all the lizards? Slowly they start to arrive in groups of 5 and 10. Will all 50 make it in time? An introduction to counting by 5s and 10s.

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.

It''s About Time. . . . . . to wake up. . . . to learn, to play, to read. . . . to cuddle up in the blankets and to dream. A twenty-four -- hour day is full of great things to do! Endearing illustrations depicting things kids do every day make this an easy introduction to the skill of telling time, perfect for very young readers.

Polly''s pen pal, Ally, is 125 centimeters tall, weighs 25 kilograms, and lives 450 kilometers away -- and Polly is determined to find a way to visit her! A story of long-distance friendship introduces basic metric measurements to children.

Discusses the everyday use of the math concept of tallying with games for children.

Explains place value to developing a grasp of large numbers.

Maddie''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.

The O''Malleys are off to the beach! But it''s a long, hot, boring drive. What can Eric, Bridget, and Nell do to keep busy? Play tally games, of course -- counting up all the gray cars or green T-shirts they see. Whoever has the most marks at the end wins the game. Eric wins the first game. Bridget wins the second. It seems like poor Nell will never win a game! But Nell has the luck of the Irish on her side, and a surprise in store for her big brother and sister.

Matthew has found a treasure map, and soon the Elm Street Kids'' Club is off on a quest. The map guides them into a wonderful, magical world, but it''s the real-life math skills of understanding distance, scale, direction, and symbols that will help Matthew, Sheri, Meg, Danny, and Jed -- with some assistance from Petey the parrot -- find a treasure hidden fifty years ago.

Poor tiny Birdie has no house. But Birdie does have friends. Spike, Queenie, Goldie, and Fidget want to help Birdie find a house of his own. Birdie needs a house that isn''t too tall and isn''t too thin, that isn''t too short and isn''t too fat, and that isn''t too wide and isn''t too narrow. Will they find a house for Birdie before the rain falls and the wind blows? A sweet and simple story about helping out a friend explains the math concept of capacity -- what will fit in a container of a particular shape and size.