Double the Ducks - Stuart J. Murphy

Kids can learn how to double numbers in a fun way with this delightful story of a young boy who's taking care of five little ducks. Full-color illustrations. n nKids, 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 NJn nDoubling the Ducks is perfect for teaching doubling numbers to pre-K through kindergarteners. It's hard work, taking care of 5 little ducks.

But when each little duck comes home with a friend--oh, no! Now it's double the ducks and double the work. How can 1 little boy get everything done?

Understanding how to double numbers helps children master both addition and multiplication. Fun, friendship, and lots of ducks make learning this essential skill both easy and entertaining.n nKids will love the story and the illustrations by Valeria Petrone. 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. n nMath skills are life skills, and the MathStart series supports success!n 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 comprehension nMathStart'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.n nThe 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.n nHelp kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series!n