Divide and Ride (MathStart 3) [Paperback]

Stuart J. Murphy (Author), George Ulrich (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: MathStart 3

Scream down the Dare-Devil Coaster and whirl around in the Twin Spin cars! Join in the carnival fun as 11 friends divide up to fit on the 2-to-a-seat roller coaster and the 4-to-a-cup teacups ride. Making new friends and practicing predivision skills have never been so exciting!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3. This series of introductory math books presents various concepts on different levels. The Best Vacation Ever shows how a family decides where to go on vacation (problem solving); Divide and Ride shows how 11 children are able to sort themselves into smaller groups in order to go on different rides at a carnival. In Every Buddy, a young girl counts her friends and her pets. All books are simply written but very clear, and concepts are explained in a number of ways. The cartoon illustrations are of average quality and capture the many characters' diverse activities. Suggestions are presented at the end for related activities, such as planning a picnic, dividing snacks, and measuring to make cookies. An entertaining approach to progressive levels of math concepts.?Christine A. Moesch, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, NY
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Stuart 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.

Stuart J. Murphy and his wife, Nancy, live in Boston.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins; 1 edition (January 3, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590214276
• ISBN-13: 978-0590214278
• ASIN: 0064467104
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 9.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,888 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Stuart 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. Stuart J. Murphy and his wife, Nancy, live in Evanston, Illinois.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Introdution to Division, July 8, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Divide and Ride (Mathstart) (Library Binding)

"Divide and Ride" is a great way to introduce your children/students to division. It has fabulous illustrations and written in a kid-friendly manner. Students can relate to the idea of going to an amusement park and/or carnival and they can start to see patterns as the book continues.

5.0 out of 5 stars Stuart Murphy Math series, January 18, 2012

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This review is from: Divide and Ride (MathStart 3) (Paperback)

This is a great series for using at home or in a classroom. I'm an elementary teacher as use these books to introduce a new concept, and reteaching. My students always love the story I'm reading and they enjoy working out the math problems in each book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for kinder to see the value in mathematics, May 4, 2010

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This review is from: Divide and Ride (MathStart 3) (Paperback)

I recommend this book to parents of kinders. It is simply nicely written and illustrated. It explains division in a seamless manner with a fairly interesting story.