Captain Invincible and the Space Shapes (MathStart) » (1 ED)

Stuart J. Murphy is a visual learning specialist. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, he has a strong background in design and art direction. He also has extensive experience in the world of educational publishing. Drawing on all these talents, Stuart J. Murphy brings a unique perspective to the MathStart series. In MathStart books, pictures do more than tell stories; they teach math.

Stuart J. Murphy and his wife, Nancy, live in Boston.

Captain Invincible and his intrepid space-dog, Comet, are on a perilous journey back to Earth!

Throughout their mission, the fearless captain and his canine sidekick encounter asteroids, poisonous gas, and alien beings. But will their knowledge of three-dimensional shapes, including cubes, cones, and pyramids, help our heroes navigate past these obstacles — and make it safely home?

Children's Literature

Captain Invincible and his trusty space companion dog, Comet, have just conquered the galaxy and are on their way back to earth. They know that there will be trouble returning home and that they will need to rely on their space shape control panel to help them get home. The comic book layout and bright, action packed illustrations will draw kids in and give them a math lesson at the same time. Cubes, cylinders and pyramids make up the space panel and each one saves the day for Captain Invincible and Comet. As each shape is called upon to destroy the enemy, its mathematical properties are simply described. This book makes learning geometrical shapes fun. At the end of the book are further suggestions for extending the math concepts by engaging the kids in activities related to the book. This is a level 2 book (ages 6 and up) in the "MathStart" series. 2001, HarperCollins, $15.95, $15.89 and $4.95. Ages 6 up. Reviewer: Melissa A. Caudill<%ISBN%>0060280220<%ISBN%>0060280239