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Stuart J. Murphy

    This author explores the fascinating intersection of visual art, language, and mathematical concepts. Their work stems from a belief that visual learning is paramount to understanding abstract ideas, particularly for young readers. Through engaging narratives and accessible illustrations, they demystify mathematics, demonstrating how math skills are essential life skills. A series dedicated to preschoolers and early elementary students focuses on fostering not just cognitive development, but also social and emotional competencies, thereby supporting a child's holistic growth.

    The Fat Firm
    Safari Park
    Freda Says Please
    Percy Gets Upset
    Freda Plans a Picnic
    Freda Stops A Bully
    • 2022

      A visual-learning expert races up the charts and graphs math success with kid-friendly content sure to help with homework. Want to find the most popular meal in the cafeteria? Compare town sports enrollments? Or maybe you just want to know who burps the most in your family! Learn what line graphs, bar graphs, pie charts, and pictographs are and how and when to use them to represent data. Each project shows how to build a chart or graph and ties it all together with a creative infographic that really puts the A in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ARTS, and Mathematics). Whether used as an introductory aid or to underscore previous knowledge, the book prepares today's visually savvy children to succeed in school and life by analyzing the world around them.

      Show and Tell! Great Graphs and Smart Charts
    • 2016

      Blue Ribbon Blueberry Pie is the best - but do these bear cubs have enough ingredients to bake one? Regrouping their berries, nuts and seeds by tens and ones reveals that one cub has not done her fair bear share.

      A Fair Bear Share
    • 2016

      And you'll never believe what they talk about: MATH! Stuart shows kids that they use math every day -- to share a pizza, spend their allowance, and even sort socks. Stuart writes funny stories about math -- andif you read his books, you'll start to see the fun in math, too.

      The Penny Pot
    • 2016

      Hamster Champs

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      3.6(35)Add rating

      Stuart J. Murphy travels all over the UnitedStates talking to thousands of kids. And you'll never believe what they talk about: MATH! Stuart shows kids that they use math every day -- to share a pizza, spend their allowance, even sort socks. Stuart writes funny stories about math -- and if you read his books, you'll start to see the fun in math, too. Hamster Champs With a few blocks, a board, and a protractor to measure the angles, the hamster champs have built a ramp that lets them fly high! But will this stunt be good enough to outwit Hector the cat?

      Hamster Champs
    • 2016

      Earth Day--Hooray!

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      3.9(112)Add rating

      A drive to recycle cans on Earth Day teaches the children of the Maple Street School Save-the-Planet Club about place value.

      Earth Day--Hooray!
    • 2016
    • 2016

      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.

      Double the Ducks
    • 2013

      Remembering your manners can be tricky! This I See I Learn® book uses pop-out tips, easy-to-follow diagrams, and a gentle but firm story to drive home the importance of being polite and equip kids with their "pleases" and "thank-yous." Freda likes to play school and pretend to be the teacher. But when Percy and Emma join in on the fun, they realize that Freda needs some help saying "please," "thank you," and "you're welcome." Part of the sixteen book I SEE I LEARN® series for happier, healthier, more confident children!

      Freda Says Please
    • 2013

      What is a community? This I See I Learn® visual learning book uses easy-to-follow diagrams and a warm, cheerful story to introduce youngsters to the basic building blocks of their neighborhood: the people who help their community to stay safe and healthy and have fun. Percy helps his dad hang signs for the Neighborhood Fun Run. Along the way, Percy meets the community helpers who make See and Learn City a better place to live, work, and play. Percy is excited to tell the gang about the new friends he met in the neighborhood. Part of the sixteen book I SEE I LEARN® series for happier, healthier, more confident children!

      Percy's Neighborhood
    • 2013

      Making choices can be tricky! This installment in the I See I Learn® visual learning series uses easy-to-follow diagrams and a warm, charming story to teach basic decision-making strategies to the youngest readers. Camille is excited to start a new project at school. She’s given two choices: she can build a kite or plant a vegetable. Making a decision is difficult for Camille. With the support of friends and her teacher, Camille soon learns to make thoughtful, timely choices. Part of the sixteen book I SEE I LEARN® series for happier, healthier, more confident children!

      Great Choice, Camille!