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MathStart Level 1

This series introduces young readers to fundamental mathematical concepts through engaging stories. Each book focuses on a single, core math idea, such as addition, subtraction, or shapes, making abstract ideas concrete and relatable. Vibrant illustrations and approachable narratives bring these concepts to life, fostering an early interest in mathematics. The collection aims to build confidence and foundational skills, proving that learning math can be an enjoyable adventure.

Jack the Builder
Leaping Lizards
Double the Ducks
Missing Mittens
Bug Dance
Seaweed Soup

Recommended Reading Order

  • Seaweed Soup

    • 40 pages
    • 2 hours of reading
    3.9(100)Add rating

    How can they tell Turtle without hurting his feelings?As Turtle serves lunch to his reluctant guests, young readers can learn about matching sets (also called one-to-one correspondence) by keeping track of all the different bowls, cups, spoons, and napkins on the table. schovat popis

    Seaweed Soup
  • The bugs in Coach Caterpillar's gym class are learning a new dance. But Centipede can't do it! If he can't learn the directions left, right, forward and backward, this class will be one big FLOP!

    Bug Dance
  • Missing Mittens

    • 40 pages
    • 2 hours of reading
    3.8(25)Add rating

    As a farmer tries to find the correct number of mittens for his various farmyard animals, the reader is introduced to odd and even numbers.

    Missing Mittens
  • 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
  • Leaping Lizards

    • 40 pages
    • 2 hours of reading
    4.0(68)Add rating

    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.

    Leaping Lizards
  • Jack stacks up blocks high. Two make a robot, five make a boat, and fifteen make...whatever you can imagine! Math becomes child's play as young readers are introduced to the skill of counting on, a first step toward mastering addition.

    Jack the Builder
  • Monster Musical ChairsEvery time the music stops, one more monster is OUT! Kids won't be able to sit still for this musical introduction to subtraction at its simplest. schovat popis

    Monster Musical Chairs
  • The Best Bug Parade

    • 40 pages
    • 2 hours of reading
    3.6(109)Add rating

    Which bug is the biggest? It's time to find out as all the bugs in Ladybug's garden line up for the best bug parade! Murphy and illustrated by Holly Keller introduces size comparison in its simplest form. This is a Level 1 MathStart book, which is perfect for kids ages 5 and up.

    The Best Bug Parade
  • Circus Shapes

    • 40 pages
    • 2 hours of reading
    3.4(87)Add rating

    Adults can use the creative suggestions for activities in the back of each book to extend learning opportunities with children.Developmentally appropriate and correlated to school grade levels and the curriculum standards of the National Council of Teachers Of Mathematics, MathStart can give children a head start!

    Circus Shapes
  • Mighty Maddie

    • 40 pages
    • 2 hours of reading
    3.3(48)Add rating

    MIGHTY MADDIE!Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a vacuum cleaner, Mighty Maddie, the room-cleaning superhero, gives readers a playful lesson about the difference between light and heavy.

    Mighty Maddie