{"product_id":"arithmechicks-add-up-a-math-story-hardcover-1","title":"Arithmechicks Add Up: A Math Story - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnn Marie Stephens\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJia Liu\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis exuberant picture book demonstrates key math concepts to children as ten math-loving chicks make a new friend.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the Arithmechicks slide down the slide, swing on the swings, and play hide-and-seek, they don't realize that a lonely mouse is copying them, longing to join in. However, when their basketball becomes stuck, the chicks discover that a two-inch-tall new friend is exactly what they need. In this heartwarming story, there are many ways to add up ten cheerful chicks--but a new friend is what makes them cheer. The book includes a helpful glossary that defines the eight arithmetic strategies the chicks use throughout the story, providing a playful introduction to essential math for young children and their caregivers.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnn Marie Stephens is the author of several picture books including \u003ci\u003eScuba Dog\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCy Makes a Friend\u003c\/i\u003e, and forthcoming titles, \u003ci\u003eArithmechicks Add Up\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eArithmechicks Take Away\u003c\/i\u003e. She has been an elementary teacher for over 28 years. She was a contributing writer for Kwame Alexander's \u003ci\u003eThe Write Thing\u003c\/i\u003e, a co-writer for Trait Crate Plus for grades 3 and 5, and has had dozens of original ideas published in Instructor and The Mailbox magazines. Represented by Emily Mitchell at Wernick and Pratt Agency, Ann Marie is a seasoned presenter for both children and adults. She blogs for teachers at http: \/\/2happyteachers.blogspot.com. When she isn't writing or teaching, she's off scuba diving somewhere tropical. You can find her on Facebook, Ann Marie Stephens (AMStephensAuthor), and on Instagram and Twitter @AMStephens_. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJia Liu received her MFA in illustration Practice from the Maryland Institute College of Arts in 2016. She is also the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eTerrific Tongues\u003c\/i\u003e, her debut picture book in the United States, and \u003ci\u003eBedtime for Beasties\u003c\/i\u003e. Visit her at jia-liu.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 9.3 x 9.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 13, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770484752672,"sku":"9781629798073","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/201e11efbe8c1f261845012820afa8d8.webp?v=1780372705","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/arithmechicks-add-up-a-math-story-hardcover-1","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}