A Fair Bear Share

by Stuart J. Murphy

On Sale: 01/01/1998

A Fair Bear Share

by Stuart J. Murphy

illustrated by John Speirs

On Sale: 01/01/1998

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About the Book

“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 NJ

A Fair Bear Share teaches children regrouping, which is a key skill in mastering more advanced addition. Will Mama Bear have enough nuts, berries, and seeds to make her famous pie? Kids will learn to arrange the nuts, berries, and seeds into groups of ten to find out.

Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations. 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 models
  • 63 books divided into three levels with 21 books in each
  • Fun activities kids will love are included to help parents and teachers emphasize the lessons
  • Engaging and relatable stories, with each story revolving around practical applications of the math concept presented
  • Lively art from top-notch illustrators
  • Charts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehension

MathStart'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!

Critical Praise

"Each kid-engaging MathStart book is focused on a specific math concept, the vocabulary is age appropriate, and the story lines with delightful illustrations are easy for kids to follow. These books are a perfect springboard into a lesson or review of a lesson and should be read and read again!  Guaranteed Teacher and Child Approved." — Catherine Kuhns, M.Ed., National Board-Certified Teacher, Early Childhood, Presidential Award for Mathematics Teaching, Teacher over 35 years (31 in Broward County Florida) 

“I have used the MathStart series with students and even with my own children for a number of years now. Stuart J. Murphy has written books that develop mathematical concepts for all who read and listen to them. To find these books accompanied by activities for both home and school is a gift for all learners.” — Jonathan Dueck, Director, STEM Education, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, Fresno, California

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780064467148
  • ISBN 10: 0064467147
  • Imprint: HarperCollins
  • On Sale: 01/01/1998
  • Pages: 40
  • List Price:8.50 CAD
  • Ages: 6 to 10
  • BISAC1 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Mathematics / Fractions
  • BISAC2 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Mathematics / General
  • BISAC3 : JUVENILE NONFICTION / Concepts / Counting & Numbers
  • BISAC4 : JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories
  • BISAC5 : JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Counting & Numbers
  • BISAC6 : JUVENILE FICTION / Mathematics

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