Book Series · 5 Books

MathStart 2 Books

In order from Get Up and Go! to Mall Mania.

Get Up and Go!
A Fair Bear Share
Pepper's Journal
Coyotes All Around
Mall Mania
Get Up and Go!
A Fair Bear Share
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Get Up and Go!
Sale price
$574
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 1996

Get Up and Go!

By Stuart J. Murphy, Diane Greenseid (Illustrator)

A busy morning becomes a playful lesson in timelines with a helpful dog.

40 pages· 455 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Summary: Join Sammie the dog as he transforms a hectic morning into a fun timeline adventure. From morning snuggles to school hugs, Sammie helps young readers grasp the concept of time with colorful visuals and engaging activities. Can a playful pup make math both fun and easy? Discover how timelines can turn chaos into order in this delightful story that blends learning with everyday life.
In reading order

MathStart 2 Series

5 books · Published 1996–2006

#1
Get Up and Go!
#1 in Series
Sale price
$574

Get Up and Go!

Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 1996

A busy morning becomes a playful lesson in timelines with a helpful dog.

A Fair Bear Share
Series
Sale price
$699

A Fair Bear Share

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 1997

Can bear cubs gather enough ingredients for Mama Bear's pie using math skills?

Pepper's Journal
Series
Sale price
$699

Pepper's Journal

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2000

Discover time through a kitten's first year in this engaging math adventure.

Coyotes All Around
Series
Sale price
$858

Coyotes All Around

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2003

Clever Coyote uses rounding to solve problems, but can she hunt as well as she calculates?

Mall Mania
Series
Sale price
$699

Mall Mania

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2006

Shopping, counting, and a birthday surprise teach addition in a fun, engaging way.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the MathStart 2 series?

There are 5 books in the MathStart 2 series. It began with Get Up and Go! in 1996, and the newest book, Mall Mania, was published in 2006.

What order should you read the MathStart 2 books in?

Start with Get Up and Go! and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.

What ages are the MathStart 2 books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which MathStart 2 book is the longest?

Pepper's Journal is the longest book in the series at 1,493 words (40 pages).

Which MathStart 2 book is the shortest?

Get Up and Go! is the shortest at 455 words (40 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring MathStart 2 to life.

01

Stuart J. Murphy

Author
02

Diane Greenseid

Illustrator
03

John Speirs

Illustrator
04

Marsha Winborn

Illustrator
05

Steve Bjorkman

Illustrator

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