{"product_id":"super-sand-castle-saturday-9780064467209","title":"Super Sand Castle Saturday","description":"\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\u003eSuper Sand Castle Saturday\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for teaching measuring to first, second, and third graders. One Saturday at the beach, Laura, Juan, and Sarah decide to have a sand castle contest. As the tide rises, the walls get longer, the towers get taller, and the moats get deeper. The friends measure their sand castles with spoons, shovels, and bare feet until Larry the lifeguard and his tape measure surprise them all.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKids will love the story and the funny illustrations by Julia Gorton. 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! \u003cstrong\u003eMath = Fun!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMath skills are life skills, and the MathStart series supports success!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003eThis award-winning series by Stuart J. Murphy teaches math through stories and visual models63 books divided into three levels with 21 books in eachFun activities kids will love are included to help parents and teachers emphasize the lessonsEngaging and relatable stories, with each story revolving around practical applications of the math concept presentedLively art from top-notch illustratorsCharts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehension\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 plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMurphy, Stuart J.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eStuart 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Stuart J. Murphy and his wife, Nancy, live in Boston.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGorton, Julia:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJulia Gorton has loved to get wet since her days as a teenage member of the Aquaettes. A local synchronized swim team. She is still passionate about water and is working to get a community pool built.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a decade she has been delighting children with her inspired illustrations and dazzling designs. Her work can be found in the Science Play book \u003cem\u003eI See Myself\u003c\/em\u003e by Vicki Cobb, the MathStart book \u003cem\u003eSuper Sandcastle Saturday\u003c\/em\u003e by Stuart J. Murphy, and \u003cem\u003eTen Rosy Roses, \u003c\/em\u003e by Eve Merriam. Julia Gorton lives in a sprinklerfilled community in New Jersey with her husband, author-illustrator Daniel Kirk, and their three children, who splish and splash all around the town.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50625505919250,"sku":"9780064467209","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8c462cd4-5b59-44b3-8316-e3d8abd1fc4c.jpg?v=1732630793","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/super-sand-castle-saturday-9780064467209","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}