{"product_id":"less-than-zero-9780060001261","title":"Less Than Zero","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"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\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLess Than Zero\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for teaching negative numbers to second, third, and fourth graders. Perry the Penguin needs 9 clams to buy an ice scooter--but he's not very good at saving. As Perry earns, spends, finds, loses, and borrows clams, a simple line graph demonstrates the concept of negative numbers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKids will love the story and the illustrations by Frank Remkiewicz. 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMath skills are life skills, and the MathStart series supports success!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003eThis 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\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eMathStart'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelp kids with their math skills plus their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperCollins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/14\/2003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780060001261\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.98h x 9.86w x 0.18d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2003 pg. 142 - Recommended, Satisfactory\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2004 pg. 142 - Recommended, Satisfactory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e72212 \/ Less Than Zero\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.3 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Stuart J. Murphy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43096009408693,"sku":"9780060001261","price":7.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_39c2e6fd-ebc3-49f4-8d93-c1ab3a39f692.jpg?v=1692800792","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/less-than-zero-9780060001261","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}