{"product_id":"arithmechicks-add-up-isbn-9781629798073","title":"Arithmechicks Add Up","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis exuberant picture book demonstrates key math concepts to children as ten math-loving chicks make a new friend.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the Arithmechicks slide down the slide, swing on the swings, and play hide-and-seek, they don't realize that a lonely mouse is copying them, longing to join in. However, when their basketball becomes stuck, the chicks discover that a two-inch-tall new friend is exactly what they need. In this heartwarming story, there are many ways to add up ten cheerful chicks--but a new friend is what makes them cheer. The book includes a helpful glossary that defines the eight arithmetic strategies the chicks use throughout the story, providing a playful introduction to essential math for young children and their caregivers.“Practical application mixes with play, adding up to enjoyable learning.” – \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ten young chicks make their way to the park for a day of fun, incorporating math into every playground activity... Stephens deftly interprets the usefulness of being able to quickly count and add, and Liu’s texturized digital illustrations convey all the fun of the playground alongside simple mathematical concepts. An enjoyable resource for young ones stepping up their counting game.\" -- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"(A) fun math story that can be used at various levels.\" -- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eAnn Marie Stephens is the author of several picture books including \u003ci\u003eScuba Dog\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCy Makes a Friend\u003c\/i\u003e, and forthcoming titles, \u003ci\u003eArithmechicks Add Up\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eArithmechicks Take Away\u003c\/i\u003e. She has been an elementary teacher for over 28 years. She was a contributing writer for Kwame Alexander's \u003ci\u003eThe Write Thing\u003c\/i\u003e, a co-writer for \u003cu\u003eTrait Crate Plus\u003c\/u\u003e for grades 3 and 5, and has had dozens of original ideas published in \u003cu\u003eInstructor\u003c\/u\u003e and \u003cu\u003eThe Mailbox\u003c\/u\u003e magazines. Represented by Emily Mitchell at Wernick and Pratt Agency, Ann Marie is a seasoned presenter for both children and adults. She blogs for teachers at http:\/\/2happyteachers.blogspot.com. When she isn't writing or teaching, she's off scuba diving somewhere tropical. You can find her on Facebook, Ann Marie Stephens (AMStephensAuthor), and on Instagram and Twitter @AMStephens_.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJia Liu received her MFA in illustration Practice from the Maryland Institute College of Arts in 2016. She is also the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eTerrific Tongues\u003c\/i\u003e, her debut picture book in the United States, and \u003ci\u003eBedtime for Beasties\u003c\/i\u003e. Visit her at jia-liu.com.","brand":"Astra Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301134520549,"sku":"NP9781629798073","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781629798073.jpg?v=1767721775","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/arithmechicks-add-up-isbn-9781629798073","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}