Slowpoke
Slowpoke by Lucille Recht Penner is an illustrated book published by Astra Publishing House in January 2001. This 32-page title is designed for young readers aged 5–8 and aims to make math engaging through storytelling. The narrative follows Teddy Kramer, who is often called “Slowpoke” by his friends. Determined to shed this nickname, Teddy embarks on a journey to become the fastest kid in town, exploring themes of perseverance and self-improvement.
Readers will find that this book connects math concepts to everyday experiences, specifically focusing on elapsed time. Each installment in the Math Matters series reinforces math vocabulary and skills through engaging stories. Additionally, the book includes bonus activities that feature math and reading comprehension questions, along with access to further online resources, enhancing the learning experience for children.
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Discover Math Matters! With over 15 million books sold worldwide, this award-winning series of easy-to-read books will help young readers ages 5–8 approach math with enthusiasm. Great for fans of MathStart or Step into Reading Math.
Teddy Kramer is always last! Even his friends called him SLOWPOKE. Tired of his nickname, Teddy decides to become the fastest kid in town. Does he succeed?
With engaging stories that connect math to kids’ everyday lives, each book in the Teachers’ Choice Award–winning Math Matters series focuses on a single concept and reinforces math vocabulary and skills. Bonus activities in the back of each book feature math and reading comprehension questions, and even more free activities online add to the fun! (Math topic: Elapsed time)
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