Mathstart Mighty Maddie (Mathstart: Level 1 (HarperCollins Paperback)) by MATHSTART (12-Nov-2004) Paperback

MathStart Level 1

by Bernice Lum

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. As Maddie cleans up her room, she learns how to compare the weights of various objects. A MathStart Level 1 book.

Genres: Mathematics, Childrens, Picture Books, 1st Grade

Unknown Binding

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Sally · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just learned about these books by Murphy, and that our library has all of them. They're for a little bit younger audience than I'm looking for right now, but I thought they were pretty good. They have many different illustrators, which felt inconsistent at first, but I guess it works out OK.

Mighty Maddie was about heavy, heavier, light, lighter, which is a rather abstract concept for preschoolers. It was presented well.

Each book has suggested activities and other books to complement the topic presented.

The books suggested in this one that I'd like to read are The Dragon's Scales by Sarah Albee, and The 100 Pound Problem by Jennifer Dussling.

[Sydney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Genre: Fiction
Grade Level: Lower Elementary (K-1)

This is a great book to teach young children about comparing weights. I really liked how it uses examples of things that are small and heavy and things that are big and light because I feel like children often assume smaller things are always lighter or bigger things are always heavier when that is not the case. While we think Maddie is cleaning up her toys, the ending tells us otherwise. It made me laugh. I think I will read this book to my kindergarteners next year during our measurement unit. Overall, I would give it 4 stars.

[Private Account · Rating 1 out of 5]

Mighty Maddie is mighty because she is so good and fast at cleaning up her room. But shhhhhh, she didn't really clean up her room, she actually just hid the mess under her bed. But she's super amazing and mighty, yay!!!

This book is not only confusing and disconnected from reality (what is good and what is not good -- is she mighty and amazing or not?) but it teaches children terrible ideas, like hiding messes under their beds instead of actually cleaning their rooms.

[Dolly · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a short and interesting story that teaches about comparative weights within the context of the tale about picking up toys. I think most children would be able to understand the concept and empathize with Maddie's task. Both of our girls have been studying about comparative weights, although, our oldest is getting more detailed instruction at this point. Still, the story has its merits. Our girls could relate to Maddie and they loved the colorful, cartoonish illustrations.

We enjoyed reading this book together, but I think I will try to focus on getting more of the higher level Mathstart books, since the books like this one in MathStart Level 1 seem to be almost too easy for our girls.

[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love how this book teaches kids about math without them realizing it, but was disappointed with the way it also taught irresponsibility...

[Michelle]

This book can be used for grades kindergarten through second grade. It can be used to discuss comparing. It compares the weights of the objects while she is cleaning up her room.

[Kendra · Rating 3 out of 5]

STEM book about weight. Not very exciting, but could work to demonstrate to young children the difference between light and heavy. Nice extras for parents in the back.

[Carolina Aldave]

Picture Book. This books is great to teach about weight. concepts of heavier and lighter. The book allowed students to actively participate through the reading activity.