{"product_id":"100-days-of-cool-isbn-9780060001230","title":"100 Days of Cool","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“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\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e100 Days of Cool\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for teaching numbers 1 through 100 to first, second, and third graders.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Mrs. Lopez tells her class that they're going to celebrate \"100 Days of School,\" Maggie hears \"100 of Days of Cool\" instead. Mrs. Lopez thinks that's a great idea, too. So for the next 100 days, Maggie, along with her buddies Nathan, Yoshi, and Scott, come up with 100 different ways to be cool. They wear funny glasses, fancy socks, decorate their bikes, even dress up in cloths from the wacky 1970s. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKids will love the story and the illustrations by John Bendall-Brunello. Parents and educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding the math concepts 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMath skills are life skills, and the MathStart series supports success!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis award-winning series by Stuart J. Murphy teaches math through stories and visual models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e63 books divided into three levels with 21 books in each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFun activities kids will love are included to help parents and teachers emphasize the lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngaging and relatable stories, with each story revolving around practical applications of the math concept presented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLively art from top-notch illustrators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMathStart'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelp kids with their math skills \u003cu\u003eplus\u003c\/u\u003e their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“I have used the MathStart series with students and even with my own children for a number of years now. Stuart 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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJonathan Dueck Director, STEM Education Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Fresno, California\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"No matter what is happening in the world today, the MathStart series takes an abstract concept and makes it real and concrete to the teacher, students, and parents that are reading and using them.  Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they see how real life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books. Math is everywhere around us.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKimberly D. Mueller, Ed.D. First Grade Teacher Ashbrook School Lumberton, New Jersey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Each kid-engaging Math Start 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. 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Stuart’s books are an energizing force in my school and with my teaching.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharyl Kerns Hills Elementary Math\/ Technology Integration Specialist Keystone Technology Innovator 2015 Goodnoe Elementary School Council Rock School District Newtown, PA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887544692965,"sku":"NP9780060001230","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780060001230.jpg?v=1730226333","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/100-days-of-cool-isbn-9780060001230","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}