Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2001

Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes

By Stuart J. Murphy, Remy Simard (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the MathStart series

Can Captain Invincible's shape knowledge save him from cosmic dangers?

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40 pages
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Captain Invincible and his trusty space-dog, Comet, are on a daring mission back to Earth. As they face asteroids, toxic gas, and alien creatures, their understanding of three-dimensional shapes like cubes and pyramids becomes crucial. Will their geometric savvy guide them safely home, or will the cosmos prove too perilous? Dive into this thrilling adventure where math meets the stars, and discover if knowledge truly is power in the vastness of space.

From the publisher

“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 NJCaptain Invicible and the Space Shapes is perfect for teaching 3-dimensional shapes to first, second, and third graders. Captain Invincible and his space-dog, Comet, are on a perilous journey back to Earth! Throughout their mission, the fearless captain and his canine sidekick encounter asteroids, poisonous gas, and alien beings. But will their knowledge of three-dimensional shapes, including cubes, cones, and pyramids, help our heroes navigate past these obstacles–and make it safely home? Kids will love the story and the illustrations by Remy Simard. Parents and educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding the math concepts 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. Math = Fun!Math skills are life skills, and the MathStart series supports success!This 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 comprehensionMathStart’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.The 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.Help kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
510L
Themes & topics
Books about mathBooks about shapesBooks about counting and numbers
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
53198
Publication
Published
August 21, 2001
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060280222

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