Jack the Builder
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

Jack the Builder

By Stuart J. Murphy, Michael Rex (Illustrator)

Discover math magic as Jack builds wonders with blocks, sparking imagination and learning.

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40 pages
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Join Jack as he stacks blocks to create robots, boats, and endless possibilities. In this playful journey, young readers explore counting and addition through imaginative storytelling and vibrant illustrations. As Jack's creations grow, so does the understanding of math concepts, making learning both fun and effortless. With engaging activities, this book extends math into everyday life, turning numbers into adventures. Will Jack's next creation be a surprise? Dive into a world where math and imagination build the foundation for future success.

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 NJJack the Builder is perfect for teaching counting on, a step toward mastering addition, to pre-K through kindergarteners. Jack stacks up blocks high. Two make a robot, five make a boat, and fifteen make . . . whatever you can imagine! Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations by Michael Rex. Parents and other educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding comparisons 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
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about mathBooks about sports and recreationBooks about toysBooks about counting and numbers
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Publication
Published
February 28, 2006
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060557751

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