{"product_id":"teddy-bear-subtraction-isbn-9781580894265","title":"Teddy Bear Subtraction","description":"\u003cb\u003eOne less teddy leaves how many? \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSubtraction is simple   when big bears count, sort, and take away tiny  teddies. The familiar   bear counters will appeal to young readers just  learning basic math   concepts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of the McGrath Math series perfect to match with the popular teddy bear manipulatives that show how much fun math can be. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePraise for\u003c\/i\u003e Teddy Bear Math\u003ci\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \"Young readers should find it easy yet gratifying to count the chunky, colorful bears.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \"[A] solid introduction to addition.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003eBrightly colored, uncluttered page illustrations support understanding   and practice of subtraction in both units and tens. Friendly faced   gummy-bear-like creatures make up sets of blue, yellow, purple, red,   green, and orange teddies, which are all big enough on hte page that   little ones can easily point and count to solve each problem. Each color   contains a different number to allow for discussion of \u003ci\u003eless than\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003emore than\u003c\/i\u003e as well as \u003ci\u003eequal\u003c\/i\u003e.   Every equation is clearly presented both visually in groups of bears,   complete with trails of little paw prints to indicate which ones have   left, as well as numerically and verbally. Carryin gfrom tens to units   and checking subtraction through addition round out this approachable   introduction. Well suited both to the very young who are interested in   numbers already and learners in early grades who need some visual   support to crack subtraction, this simple picture book's rhyming scheme   adds just the right level of mnemonic enhancement ot reassure young   mathphobes that hte rules can be simple to learn and retain. \u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eBarbara Barbieri McGrath\u003c\/b\u003e has written over twenty books for children, including \u003ci\u003eThe Little Gray Bunny\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Little Red Elf\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Little Green Witch\u003c\/i\u003e, and many bestselling math concept books. Her love for writing, children and making learning fun was the inspiration for her first children's book, \u003ci\u003eThe M\u0026amp;M Brand Counting Book\u003c\/i\u003e, which sold over 1 million copies. She lives in Natick, Massachusetts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTim Nihoff \u003c\/b\u003eis the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eOtter Everywhere\u003c\/i\u003e (Candlewick). He is also a graphic designer and sculptor who creates toys, furniture, and other \"fun fine art\" from found objects. Tim lives and works on a small island in Maine.Teddies are ready—\u003cbr\u003ethey’re bustling about.\u003cbr\u003eIt’s time to subtract.\u003cbr\u003eWon’t you help them out?","brand":"Charlesbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304237551845,"sku":"NP9781580894265","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781580894265.jpg?v=1767737843","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/teddy-bear-subtraction-isbn-9781580894265","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}