Animals on board (MathStart) - Softcover

Stuart J. Murphy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0439365716 ISBN 13: 9780439365710

Publisher: Scholastic, Inc., 2001

Synopsis

Introduces simple addition through a rhyming text about animals being delivered for a merry-go-round.

About this title

About the Author

Stuart J. Murphy is the author of all eighteen MathStart books. He lives in Evanston, IL.

R.W. Alley lives in Barrington, RI.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2-This picture book tells a story and reinforces the concept of addition. The lively watercolor illustrations serve both missions well. While on the road, a female truck driver and a dog are passed by many other vehicles loaded with various animals. As their journey advances so do the math problems, going from the simple "3 + 2 = 5" to the final "9 + 0 = 9." However, there is no logical progression in the examples provided; why does "6 + 1 = 7" follow "3 + 2 = 5?" The text is told in rhyme, which adds to the sense of movement but it is rather singsong. All of the characters end up at a carousel (made from the drivers' freight) and the final illustrations capture their joy and excitement. The book ends with a two-page spread of suggested activities for kids and adults. The "Level 2" designation suggests that this is designed for ages 6 and up but the simplicity of the story and rhyme as well as the juvenile nature of the illustrations would be more appealing to a younger audience.
Edith Ching, St. Albans School, Mt. St. Alban, Washington, DC
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0439365716
• ISBN 13: 9780439365710
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 40