Earth Day--Hooray! (MathStart 3) [Paperback]

Stuart J. Murphy (Author), Renee Andriani (Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: January 20, 2004 | Age Range: 6 - 10 years | Series: MathStart 3

Earth Day is on the way, and Ryan, Luke, and Carly have a plan. If they manage to collect and recycle 5,000 aluminum cans, they can make enough money to buy some beautiful flowers for nearby Gilroy Park.

CAN they do it?

Counting the cans gives Ryan, Luke, and Carly -- along with readers -- a lesson in place value. And facts about recycling throughout the story will help readers understand how important it is to take care of the earth.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Gr. 1-3. In this latest addition to Murphy's growing MathStart series, the Maple Street School's Save the Planet Club decides to clean up Gilroy Park and plant some flowers to celebrate Earth Day. To raise the necessary funds to purchase plants, they hold an aluminum-can drive, with a goal of collecting 5,000 cans. Keeping track of the daily totals is somewhat of a challenge until the kids begin to sort--using bags of 10, 100, and so forth--allowing Murphy to explain the concept and use of place value. Andriani's cheerful illustrations fairly teem with information about recycling and add humor and human interest to the story. Appended notes suggest extension activities for parents or teachers and also point children to related books. Funny anytime, this will also be a good choice for jazzing up a routine math lesson or as a springboard for Earth Day activities. Kay Weisman
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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

• Age Range: 6 - 10 years
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins; 1 edition (January 20, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060001291
• ISBN-13: 978-0060001292
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 10 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #95,321 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.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Mathstart Books March 11, 2008

By Lynn Ellingwood VINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

Earth Day - Hooray! is a book which combines the social studies topic of Earth Day and recycling with math ideas and place value. Kids enjoy the book as if it were a puzzle and the topic can be included in many topics, not just math. This is important because I teach ESOL and math isn't always considered a topic I am supposed to teach. The book allows me to cover social studies and language concepts and include math tips also.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The kids LOVE it June 27, 2007

By Triplet mom

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

My kids LOVE this book even though they are younger than the recommended age. Easy to follow story goes well with the math. Teaches how even kids can help clean up the earth. The kids ask for it to be read over and over again!

5.0 out of 5 stars Educational and Motivating November 11, 2012

By Frances Durbin

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Great book for more than math! Kids face challenges and overcome them, achieve goals, and most of all, care about their environment. Good book.