Elevator Magic

<p><strong>Help kids with their math skills <u>plus</u> their reading skills with the engaging and fun MathStart series!</strong></p><p><strong><em>Elevator Magic</em> is perfect for teaching subtraction to first through third graders! When the elevator goes down, the subtraction starts, and so does the magic. Ben sees crazy things every time the door opens. Ride along as he subtracts his way down to the lobby, and decide for yourself if it''s elevator magic. </strong></p><p>Kids will love the story and the funny illustrations. Parents and 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. <strong>Math = Fun!</strong><br></p><p>MathStart is an award-winning series by Stuart J. Murphy that teaches math through stories and visual models. Young readers find the stories engaging and relatable, because each story revolves around practical applications of the math concept being presented and features lively art from top-notch illustrators.</p><p>Charts and other visual representations help children understand how the math works and promote deeper comprehension. This 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.</p> <p>The 63-book series is divided into three levels with 21 books in each. 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.</p>