Just Enough Carrots
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1997

Just Enough Carrots

By Stuart J. Murphy, Frank Remkiewicz (Illustrator)

Discover the magic of comparing quantities with a fun, engaging story.

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40 pages
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In 'Just Enough Carrots,' young readers explore the world of comparing quantities through a delightful story. As children learn the concepts of fewer, more, and the same, they embark on a journey filled with humor and vibrant illustrations. This book is an ideal introduction to math for pre-K and kindergarteners, offering practical examples and activities that extend learning beyond the pages. With its engaging narrative and visual models, 'Just Enough Carrots' makes math both accessible and enjoyable, setting a strong foundation for future learning.

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 NJJust Enough Carrots teaches kids to compare quantities. Before learning to add or subtract, kids need to master the concepts of fewer, more, and the same. Just Enough Carrots is the perfect introduction to comparisons for pre-K and kindergarteners.Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations by Frank Remkiewicz (illustrator of the Froggy books). Parents and 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!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Reading age
3–6
Audience
First Reader
Lexile
420L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.9
F&P level
~L
Publication
Published
September 1, 1997
First published
August 16, 1997
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064467117

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