{"product_id":"the-best-vacation-ever-9780064467063","title":"The Best Vacation Ever","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\u003eThe Best Vacation Ever\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for teaching data collection to first, second, and third graders. The family needs a break. Everybody's always so busy. But where should they go? A very smart and practical little girl asks some key questions and charts the answers. Mom wants to go someplace quiet and cool. Grandma and brother Charlie are looking for fun. And everybody but Dad wants Fluffer the cat to come along. Is there any place that'll make everyone happy?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKids will love the story and the funny illustrations by Bernard Westcott. 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\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\u003eWestcott, Nadine Bernard:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eNadine Bernard Westcott has illustrated numerous books for children, including \u003cem\u003eHow to Grow a Picket Fence\u003c\/em\u003e by Mary Louise Cuneo and two popular children's songs: \u003cem\u003eThere's a Hole in the Bucket\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOver the River and Through the Wood\u003c\/em\u003e. She has also illustrated another book in the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series: \u003cem\u003eI Can Tell by Touching\u003c\/em\u003e by Carolyn Otto. Ms Westcott lives on Nantucket Island in Massachusetts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50726053511442,"sku":"9780064467063","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_32fd8efd-3b90-4c0c-a4d9-1480c654af8b.jpg?v=1734852690","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-best-vacation-ever-9780064467063","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}