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Rodeo Time

Murphy, Stuart J.

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HarperCollins

Just the Series: MathStart: Level 3

Series and Publisher: MathStart: Level 3

Annotation: Cameron and Katie must make a schedule to get everything done at the rodeo.

Genre: [Earth and space sciences]

Reviews: 4

Catalog Number: #4767899

Format: Paperback

Common Core/STEAM: Common Core

Publisher: HarperCollins

Edition Date: 2006 Release Date: 02/28/06

Illustrator: Wenzel, David,

Pages: 33 pages

ISBN: 0-06-055779-6

ISBN 13: 978-0-06-055779-9

Dewey: 529

LCCN: 2005002665

Dimensions: 21 x 26 cm.

Subject Heading:
Time. Juvenile literature.
Rodeos. Juvenile literature.
Time.
Rodeos.

Language: English

Reviews:

ALA Booklist (Wed Mar 01 00:00:00 CST 2006)

Part of the Math Start series, this volume tackles time and schedules. Katie and Cameron visit a rodeo with their uncle, Cactus Joe, who seems to be a CEO trapped inside a cowboy's body. Joe gives Katie and Cameron some chores and activities, and Katie makes out a schedule to keep track of them all. Then, Katie and Cameron have to keep watch so that they don't miss any of the rodeo events. In most of the illustrations, a clock ticks in the background, reminding Katie, Cameron, and the reader of how they are keeping up with their tasks. Glamorizing to-do lists is a difficult task, and this effort doesn't exactly sparkle. (The further activities suggested in the last two pages are sure to provoke rebellion in all but the most passive children.) Yet the short length, light tone, and bright illustrations will help put across the concept without too much tedium.

Horn Book (Tue Aug 01 00:00:00 CDT 2006)

In their first easy-reader entry, muskrat Cork and possum Fuzz, best friends, reconciled the fact that they like different things; in this second entry they discover another major obstacle--their height difference. Soft illustrations reaffirm the sweet theme: friends don't have to be exactly alike. This soothing story will fit beginning readers well as they try out their newfound skills.

School Library Journal (Sun Oct 01 00:00:00 CDT 2006)

K-Gr 4 Katie and Cameron are at the rodeo, not only to watch, but also to help their uncle, Cactus Joe, the best bull rider in Texas. They must water the horses, catch loose calves, and hand out winning ribbons. At first, they dont get things done on time, but, through trial and error, they learn to create a schedule that enables them to perform their tasks and still watch the events. Math concepts are neatly integrated into the story as the two kids to learn to manage their time and see their uncle win the Bull Riding Championship. Wenzels lively color cartoons create an authentic environment and enhance the excitement and suspense of the story. Elaine Lesh Morgan, Multnomah County Library, Portland, OR

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Wilson's Children's Catalog

Word Count: 641

Reading Level: 3.4

Interest Level: 2-5

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 3.4 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 106261 / grade: Lower Grades

“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

Rodeo Time is perfect for teaching reading a schedule to second, third, and fourth graders. Bareback bronc riding, barrel racing, calf roping, the livestock show, the fiddling contest, and don't forget lunch––how are Katie and Cameron going to fit it all in and still have time to help their uncle, Cactus Joe, with chores? By making a schedule, of course. But making a schedule and sticking to it turn out to be two very different things!

Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations by David T. Wenzel. Parents and other educators will love how the story and pictures make understanding comparisons 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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