Divide and Ride
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 1997 · Est. 4 min read

Divide and Ride

By Stuart J. Murphy, George Ulrich (Illustrator)

Can 11 friends conquer the carnival rides by mastering division?

3.9/5 Goodreads · 178 ratings
40 pages· 341 words· Est. 4 min read
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At a bustling carnival, 11 friends face a thrilling challenge: dividing themselves to fit on rides like the Dare-Devil Coaster and Twin Spin cars. With only two seats per coaster and four per teacup, they must use their math skills to enjoy the fun. Will they succeed in their quest for adventure, or will the numbers leave them spinning? Dive into this lively tale where math meets real-life excitement, and discover how division can turn a day at the carnival into an unforgettable learning experience.

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 NJDivide and Ride is perfect for teaching dividing to second, third, and fourth graders. Scream down the Dare-Devil Coaster and whirl around in the Twin Spin cars! Join in the carnival fun as 11 friends divide up to fit on the 2-to-a-seat roller coaster and the 4-to-a-cup teacups ride. Kids will love the story and the illustrations by George Ulrich. 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 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
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
341
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
660L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
48008
Publication
Published
February 1, 1997
First published
January 1, 1997
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064467100

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