{"product_id":"9780060557737","title":"Hamster Champs","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eHamster Champs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Stuart J. Murphy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they see how real-life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books.” —Kimberly D. Mueller, Ed.D., First Grade Teacher, Ashbrook School, Lumberton NJ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHamster Champs\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for teaching angles to second, third, and fourth graders. With a few blocks, a board, and a protractor to measure the angles, the hamster champs have built a ramp that lets them fly high! But will this stunt be good enough to outwit Hector the cat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKids will love the story and the illustrations by Pedro Martin. Parents and educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding the math concepts a breeze—as well as the concrete examples of how math works. The book contains activities for adults to do with kids to extend math into their own lives. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMath skills are life skills, and the MathStart series supports success!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis award-winning series by Stuart J. Murphy teaches math through stories and visual models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e63 books divided into three levels with 21 books in each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFun activities kids will love are included to help parents and teachers emphasize the lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngaging and relatable stories, with each story revolving around practical applications of the math concept presented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLively art from top-notch illustrators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMathStart's 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelp kids with their math skills \u003cu\u003eplus\u003c\/u\u003e their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780060557737\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":41019415134414,"sku":"9780060557737","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9780060557737_0fbd399d-f0b5-45c6-8c4e-a363d23aac30.jpg?v=1652121857","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780060557737","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}