Elevator Magic

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. G. Brian Karas has written and illustrated several award-winning children's books, including On Earth and Home on the Bayou: A Cowboy's Story, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book. The picture books he has illustrated include Are You Going to Be Good?, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book written by Cari Best. Mr. Karas lives in Rhinebeck, New York.

"Amusing as well as informative." — School Library Journal"Each kid-engaging MathStart book is focused on a specific math concept, the vocabulary is age appropriate, and the story lines with delightful illustrations are easy for kids to follow. These books are a perfect springboard into a lesson or review of a lesson and should be read and read again!  Guaranteed Teacher and Child Approved." — Catherine Kuhns, M.Ed., National Board-Certified Teacher, Early Childhood, Presidential Award for Mathematics Teaching, Teacher over 35 years (31 in Broward County Florida) “I have used the MathStart series with students and even with my own children for a number of years now. Stuart J. Murphy has written books that develop mathematical concepts for all who read and listen to them. To find these books accompanied by activities for both home and school is a gift for all learners.” — Jonathan Dueck, Director, STEM Education, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, Fresno, California