Racing Around
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2001 · Est. 9 min read

Racing Around

By Stuart J. Murphy, Mike Reed (Illustrator)

Can Mike prove he's ready for the 15-kilometer race?

3.9/5 Goodreads · 23 ratings
40 pages· 789 words· Est. 9 min read
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Mike dreams of completing the 15-kilometer bike race around Perimeter Path, but his siblings doubt his ability. Determined to prove them wrong, Mike embarks on a journey that blends adventure with math, teaching young readers about perimeter through engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations. Will Mike's determination and newfound math skills lead him to victory? Discover how math becomes a thrilling part of life in this captivating tale.

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 NJRacing Around is perfect for teaching perimeter to first, second, and third graders. It’s a long way around Perimeter Path! Mike’s brother and sister say he’s too young to compete in the 15-kilometer bike race. But if Mike just gets a chance, he knows he can make it all the way around.Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations by Mike Reed. 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!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
789
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
540L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
55911
Publication
Published
December 18, 2001
First published
December 1, 2001
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064462440

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