Hamster Champs
Hamster Champs by Stuart J. Murphy, published by Harper Collins on August 23, 2005, is a 40-page book designed to engage young readers with mathematical concepts through a fun narrative. This edition introduces angles to second, third, and fourth graders as they follow the adventures of hamster champs who construct a ramp to perform stunts, all while measuring angles with a protractor. The story is complemented by illustrations from Pedro Martin, making the learning experience both enjoyable and visually appealing.
Readers will find that Hamster Champs effectively combines storytelling with practical applications of math, making it easier for children to grasp essential concepts. The book includes activities for adults to extend the learning experience beyond the pages, reinforcing the idea that math skills are integral to everyday life. With a focus on geometry and counting, this title is part of the MathStart series, which aims to support children’s understanding of mathematics through engaging narratives and visual models.
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“Kids, 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 NJ
Hamster Champs is perfect for teaching angles to second, third, and fourth graders. 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?
Kids will love the story and the illustrations by Pedro Martin. 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.
Math skills are life skills, and the MathStart series supports success!
- This award-winning series by Stuart J. Murphy teaches math through stories and visual models
63 books divided into three levels with 21 books in each
Fun activities kids will love are included to help parents and teachers emphasize the lessons
Engaging and relatable stories, with each story revolving around practical applications of the math concept presented
Lively art from top-notch illustrators
Charts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehension
MathStart’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.
The 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.
Help kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series!
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