Kitten Castle (Math Matters) - Softcover

Friedman, Mel; Weiss, Ellen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1575651033 ISBN 13: 9781575651033

Publisher: Astra Publishing House, 2001

Synopsis

Discover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math.

Four newborn kittens are creating havoc at Anna's house. How can she convince her Dad to let her keep them? Will a "kitten castle" be the answer?

With engaging stories that connect math to kids’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Geometry/3D shapes)

About this title

About the Author

Mel Friedman is a freelance journalist. He has four graduate degrees in international relations and political science from Columbia University. Ellen Weiss is the author of many children's books, and her spoken-word recordings have earned her a Grammy award and a Grammy nomination. She lives in New York City. Lynn Adams was born in Pennsylvania and graduated from Moore College of Art and Design. Her illustrations may be seen in Big Hand, Little Hand (Barron’s) and How Many Feet? How Many Tails? (Scholastic), as well as books from The Kane Press. In addition, her work has been published in Sesame Street Magazine and she has been designated Illustrator of the Month several times by Highlights for Children. Lynn’s home is Lakewood, Pennsylvania.

Reviews

K-Gr 3-This series entry introduces readers to geometry and three-dimensional shapes through an engaging story and colorful illustrations. When Anna's cat, Streaks, gives birth to four rambunctious kittens, the girl must convince her dad that she can keep them out of trouble. With help from her friend Tom, she is able to build a kitten castle that provides housing and entertainment for the frisky felines. Children will enjoy reading about the kittens and their quirky personalities as well as the construction of the castle. A chart of shapes and a page of activities that adults can use with children reinforce the concepts incorporated into the story.

Maura Bresnahan, Shawsheen School, Andover, MA

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Edition details

• Publisher: Astra Publishing House
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1575651033
• ISBN 13: 9781575651033
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32