Lemonade for Sale (MathStart 3) [Paperback]

Stuart J. Murphy (Author), Tricia Tusa (Illustrator)

Book Description

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

Four kids and their sidekick, Petey the parrot, run a sometimes thriving lemonade stand whose patrons include all kinds of wacky neighbors—even a juggler. They create a bar graph to track the rise and fall of their lemonade sales. Illustrator Tricia Tusa has imbued the story with her delightful sense of humor and has made understanding bar graphs a breeze.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 1-3AFour children decide to sell lemonade to make money to fix their clubhouse. For three days, they keep a bar graph to track their sales. It shows a steady increase and then a noticeable drop. After finding out that the competition is a new kid juggling down the street, they ask him to perform beside the stand and sales increase "over the top." The humorous and colorful illustrations will appeal to young children, but they may not be ready for the concept of bar graphs. Older children interested in learning about them are likely to find the book too young in appearance and story line. A two-page appendix is included "For Adults and Kids" who need additional ideas for using this book. The math lesson is heavy-handed, and the target audience questionable. However, this one has the advantage of competently done, amusing illustrations.ANancy A. Gifford, Schenectady County Public Library, NY
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"A winning way to make some basic concepts and techniques less intimidating." -- Kirkus Reviews, pointered review

"A winning way to make some basic concepts and techniques less intimidating." -- Kirkus Reviews, pointered review

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins (December 18, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064467155
• ISBN-13: 978-0064467155
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 9.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,010 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

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book to use for teaching graphs!, May 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Lemonade for Sale (MathStart 3) (Paperback)

I used this book with a third grade class to help with teaching bar graphs. The kids loved it, and the illustrations are great! The end of the book supplies the teacher with different activities to try.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Math book!, November 1, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Lemonade for Sale (MathStart 3) (Paperback)

I used this book to introduce bar graphs to my second grade class. The lemonade sells for 25 cents a cup so it also made an excellent lesson on money and place value. The children really enjoyed the illustrations.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lemonade for Sale, April 6, 2006

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Heather D. Mihalek (Washington, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lemonade for Sale (MathStart 3) (Paperback)

I teach 3rd grade and will use this to review bar graphs at the beginning of next year. The students can usually relate to a lemonade stand. I actually purchased it to learn about starting up businesses for a writing prompt, but I can use it to enhance both skills.