Probably Pistachio
Level Two: Probability
Author: Stuart J. Murphy and Marsha Winborn Series: MathStart 2
Readers are introduced to the concept of probability in a story about a boy who has a day in which nothing goes right.
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Summary
Readers are introduced to the concept of probability in a story about a boy who has a day in which nothing goes right.
Description
Ever have one of those days The kind where nothing goes right During the course of one terrible day, Jack learns all about probability terms such as possible, likely, and certain. Learning to analyze data and make predictions helps kids make good decisions—but will it get Jack pistachio ice cream for dessert Probably not!
About the Author
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.
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Nothing goes right for Jack all day long. He can't find his favorite sneakers, he spills milk on his math homework, and worst of all, he gets tuna fish for lunch. Will things ever get better? Readers will learn how to tell when something is certain, more likely, less likely, or impossible as Jack keeps hoping his streak of bad luck will break. Maybe, just maybe, pistachio ice cream for dessert will do the trick. But will it happen? Considering how Jack's day has been going, PROBABLY NOT!
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