The Best Vacation Ever
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 1997 · Est. 3 min read

The Best Vacation Ever

By Stuart J. Murphy, Nadine Bernard Westcott (Illustrator)

A family vacation dilemma solved with math and charts.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 87 ratings
40 pages· 199 words· Est. 3 min read
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A busy family needs a vacation, but where to go? A clever girl uses charts to balance everyone's wishes, from quiet retreats to fun adventures, even considering the cat's company. Can math find the perfect getaway? Discover how data collection and comparisons make decision-making a breeze in this engaging tale, complete with lively illustrations and activities that bring math to life. Join the journey and see if there's a destination that satisfies all, while learning how math skills are essential life skills.

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 NJThe Best Vacation Ever is perfect for teaching data collection to first, second, and third graders. The family needs a break. Everybody’s always so busy. But where should they go? A very smart and practical little girl asks some key questions and charts the answers. Mom wants to go someplace quiet and cool. Grandma and brother Charlie are looking for fun. And everybody but Dad wants Fluffer the cat to come along. Is there any place that’ll make everyone happy? Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations by Bernard Westcott. 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
199
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
440L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.8
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
17303
Publication
Published
February 1, 1997
First published
January 3, 1997
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064467063

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