{"product_id":"9780064467018","title":"Give Me Half!","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eGive Me Half!\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\u003eGive Me Half!\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for teaching halves to to first, second, and third graders. When a boy tries to eat a whole pizza without sharing half with his sister, it's not pretty. Of course, she isn't too keen on sharing her juice or cupcakes. With a little adult prodding, however, they soon learn the benefits of sharing and split everything in half, including clean-up chores. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKids will love the story and the funny illustrations by Brian Karas. Parents and other educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding comparisons 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\u003etheir reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e“I have used the MathStart series with students and even with my own children for a number of years now. Stuart Murphy has written books that develop mathematical concepts for all who read and listen to them. To find these books accompanied by activities for both home and school is a gift for all learners.”\u003cbr\u003e\"No matter what is happening in the world today, the MathStart series takes an abstract concept and makes it real and concrete to the teacher, students, and parents that are reading and using them.  Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they see how real life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books. Math is everywhere around us.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"Each kid-engaging Math Start book is focused on a specific math concept, the vocabulary is age appropriate, and the story lines with delightful illustrations are easy for kids to follow. These books are a perfect springboard into a lesson or review of a lesson and should be read and read again!  Guaranteed Teacher and Child Approved.\"\u003cbr\u003e\"We are big Stuart J. Murphy fans. The MathStart books compliment our hands-on learning experience of making math meaningful. We keep a basket of MathStart books with our math manipulatives. Preschoolers act out the stories, master the vocabulary of math, and enjoy hearing the stories again and again.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e “I have owned\/used Stuart J. Murphy books and been a “groupie” for a long time. His math books humanize math and make it relatable, which is essential in today’s world. Students must be able to connect with math now more than ever. The books promote the wonder in mathematics and connect math learning to real world experiences. That wonder will build future problem solvers. Stuart’s books are an energizing force in my school and with my teaching.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780064467018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":41019387740366,"sku":"9780064467018","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9780064467018.jpg?v=1647484638","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780064467018","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}