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Dave’s Down to Earth Rock Shop - MathStart 3 - Classifying
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Classifying objects according to attributes is a skill used throughout mathematics and science. Budding geologists Josh and Amy are crazy about collecting rocks. And with the help of local expert Dave, they learn how to sort rocks by different attributes: size, color, hardness and type. "We're kind of like rock detectives," says Amy. The story is filled with lots of rock facts.
Classifying objects according to attributes is a skill used throughout mathematics and science.
*Dave's shop is a real place, located in Evanston, Illinois, around the block from where Stuart used to live.
MathStart is an award-winning series by Stuart J. Murphy that teaches math through stories and visual models. Young readers find the stories engaging and relatable, because each story revolves around practical applications of the math concept being presented and features lively art from top-notch illustrators.
Charts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehension. This unique combination of stories, illustrations, and visual models helps teachers and parents in the teaching of math and provides all children with the opportunity to succeed.
The 63-book series is divided into three levels with 21 books in each. The math concepts taught in MathStart books conform to state and national standards. Level 1 is Pre-K–Kindergarten; Level 2 is Grades 1–3; Level 3 is Grades 2–4. The series follows math topics across grades so there is a foundational path to learning that runs through the levels.
Author:
Stuart J. Murphy
Illustrator:
Cat Bowman Smith
Publisher:
HarperCollins
Recommended Ages:
6 - 10 years
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