Get Up and Go! (MathStart 2) [Paperback]

Stuart J. Murphy (Author), Diane Greenseid (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up | Series: MathStart 2

Sleepyheads will wish they had Sammie the dog to hurry them along in their morning routines. Read along as Sammie builds colorful time lines to keep track of passing time -- from a goodmorning snuggle to an off-to-school hug.

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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 6 and up
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (July 19, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 006446704X
• ISBN-13: 978-0064467049
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.9 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 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: #341,998 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #35 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Baby-3 > Basic Concepts > Time
  • #71 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Science > Mathematics > 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.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Introduction to Number Lines, December 13, 1998

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This review is from: Get Up and Go!: Level 2: Timelines (Mathstart: Level 2 (HarperCollins Library)) (Library Binding)

The book chronicles the morning of a young girl, as seen through the eyes of her dog. The dog counts the minutes it takes this reluctant riser to get ready to go. On each page, there is a number line showing two activities and the number of minutes it takes. At the bottom of each page is a cumulative number line showing how long the girl has taken so far. Kids love counting the marks on the number lines!

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and educational, July 21, 2011

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This review is from: Get Up and Go! (MathStart 2) (Paperback)

My five-year-old loves this book. It basically reviews the activities of a girl preparing in the morning to go to school, marking off the number of minutes associated with each activity. It educates about the nature and measurement of time, and about the concept of addition as well. Immediately after being introduced to it, my little one wanted to sketch out her own pretend agenda of activities, complete with time-number lines, for both morning and evening. More fun than a typical educational book because of the physical and visual aspects of the timelines.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Children's Book, January 30, 2011

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This review is from: Get Up and Go! (MathStart 2) (Paperback)

It arrived on time and was in good shape. It is a neat story that centers around a girl getting ready for school. She counts off the minutes it takes her to do each task. This is represented on a time line. It is a great learning tool for kids (math and reading skills are covered.)