Earth Day--Hooray!

By Stuart J. Murphy

Part of the MathStart 3 series

Can three kids collect 5,000 cans to save their park and learn math along the way?

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40 pages· 818 words· Est. 10 min read

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Bookroo's summary

Ryan, Luke, and Carly embark on a mission to collect 5,000 aluminum cans to beautify Gilroy Park with flowers. As they count, they learn valuable lessons in place value and recycling. Will their efforts pay off, or will they fall short of their goal? This engaging tale combines math with environmental awareness, offering young readers a fun and educational adventure. Join the trio as they discover the impact of small actions and the power of teamwork in making a difference for their community and the planet.

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 NJEarth Day–Hooray! is perfect for teaching place value to second, third, and fourth graders. Earth Day is on the way, and Ryan, Luke, and Carly have a plan. If they manage to collect and recycle 5,000 aluminum cans, they can make enough money to buy some beautiful flowers for nearby Gilroy Park. CAN they do it? Counting the cans gives Ryan, Luke, and Carly–along with readers–a lesson in place value. And facts about recycling throughout the story will help readers understand how important it is to take care of the earth.Kids will love the story and the illustrations by Renée Adriani. 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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