Game Time! (MathStart 3) [Paperback]

Stuart J. Murphy (Author), Cynthia Jabar (Illustrator)

Book Description

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

Game Time!

Keep an eye on the clock as the Huskies and the Falcons gear up for their championship soccer match. Weeks, days, hours, minutes, and seconds--it's all game time!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 2-3-In one week, two girls' soccer teams will test their skills during the championship game. Told from the Huskies's point of view, the story builds tension as the big day approaches. During the game, the Falcons appear to be winning but, with nine seconds to go, the Huskies score. Designed to teach time measurement, the book introduces weeks and hours. The match lends itself to an explanation of quarter hours, which coincide with the periods of play. The scoreboard, shown on almost every page, has a countdown while an analog clock on the refreshment stand gives the time of day. The action is fast paced, and the soft-colored, pencil-and-watercolor cartoons pack plenty of action. The book concludes with an excellent list of time-study activities. Pair this with Teddy Slater's Just a Minute (Scholastic, 1996) to establish the feeling of time's passage.-Lynda Ritterman, Atco Elementary School, NJ

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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 (August 22, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064467325
• ISBN-13: 978-0064467322
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 9.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 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: #80,561 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #13 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Baby-3 > Basic Concepts > Time
  • #42 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Sports & Activities > Sports > General

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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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars girls playing soccer and learning math, April 9, 2008

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cambridge reader "cambridgearea" (cambridge, ma United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Game Time! (MathStart 3) (Paperback)

I'm always looking for books to read to my 3 year old daughter showing girls playing sports, being strong, competitive, etc, so I picked this one up and it did not disappoint, althought it's a bit too long and wordy for a 3 -year- old, probably better for a 4+. Two girls' soccer teams test their skills during the championship game. Lots of energy and excitement. As an added bonus, it introduces math skills (fractions) and time-telling concepts. Love it! The book also has a guide for parents of time-study activities.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kept the kids focused, January 3, 2007

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This book has a very cute story line and my students really got into. It served as an additional learning aid for time.

5.0 out of 5 stars great, April 1, 2011

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This book was great. Thanks so much. The packaging was also great! Thank you thank you thank you ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !