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Marvin the Math Cat and the Mysterious Patio Garden (US Edition) (Marvin the Math Cat (US Edition)) Paperback – July 18, 2023

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Marvin the Math Cat Book Series

Marvin the Math Cat - The Mathematical Adventures of Marvin the Cat and His Best Friend Dusty!

Why Choose Marvin the Math Cat?

Engaging Storylines

Engaging Storylines

Engages curious minds with an irresistible blend of mystery and adventure.

Real-World Math Applications

Real-World Math Applications

Ignites a passion for math by seamlessly integrating real-world concepts into a captivating story.

Fosters Critical Thinking

Fosters Critical Thinking

Fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills and encourages a love for learning with an interactive "Cat-tivity" for hands-on engagement.

Supplements Your Child's Math Curriculum

Supplements Your Child's Math Curriculum

Perfect for teachers and parents seeking a unique and entertaining approach to teaching math concepts and supplementing their math curriculum.

Marvin the Math Cat Book Series - Peek Inside

A peek into our series where each book slowly reveals hidden clues—from a mysterious patio garden to Dusty’s secret quest and the hidden blue box.

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Age Group 9 - 12 years 9 - 12 years 9 - 12 years 9 - 12 years 9 - 12 years
Reading Order Book 1 Book 2 Book 1 Book 2 Book 3
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Math Concepts Covered Geometry, Area, Perimeter, Transformations (Translations, Reflections, Rotations) Number Sense: proportions, ratios, rates, fractions, percent, etc. Geometry, Area, Perimeter, Transformations (Translations, Reflections, Rotations) Number Sense: proportions, ratios, rates, fractions, percent, etc. Probability: theoretical and experimental probability, probability continuums, and the Law of Large Numbers
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Description Join Marvin & Dusty on a garden-filled math adventure, using transformations & math superpowers to design a patio garden. As the story unfolds, a puzzling mystery emerges, setting the stage for thrilling future adventures. In the second installment, Dusty takes center stage on a cosmic Math Quest exploring number sense & the wonders of the solar system. Marvin joins in the finale to unlock a pivotal discovery, setting the stage for the next thrilling adventure. Join Marvin & Dusty on a garden-filled math adventure, using transformations & math superpowers to design a patio garden. As the story unfolds, a puzzling mystery emerges, setting the stage for thrilling future adventures. In the second installment, Dusty takes center stage on a cosmic Math Quest exploring number sense & the wonders of the solar system. Marvin joins in the finale to unlock a pivotal discovery, setting the stage for the next thrilling adventure. Join Marvin and Dusty in their third thrilling adventure as they uncover the mystery of the hidden blue box! Using their knowledge of probability, they solve puzzles and reveal secrets in this fun, math-filled journey.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blackburn Alliance
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 18, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 35 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 177808687X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1778086878
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.68 ounces
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 10 years, from customers
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.09 x 9 inches
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Marvin the Math Cat (US Edition)
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Customers find the book effective at explaining math concepts in a fun and engaging way, with one review noting how it helps children transfer abstract knowledge. The story is well-written, with one customer describing it as a clever teaching narrative.

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Customers appreciate the book's approach to teaching math, finding it a good way to explain concepts and perfect for children's learning.

"Great book for encouraging kids to read and enjoy math. The characters are fun and the book provides real examples to make everything feel relatable." Read more

"...Although the book had a really good way of explaining math concepts close to the end, the beginning of the story was a little slow...." Read more

"...This story explains several math concepts in a fun and engaging manner with a spin on practical real-world use! Kiddos!" Read more

"...and Dusty through the mystery they are exploring, while also learning concepts and strategies for solving areas and perimeters of shapes...." Read more

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"...Beginning could be much shorter and more polished. Otherwise, good story." Read more

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"...This is a clever book, part of a series designed to teach math in a fun way and answer the question, “when will I ever use this math?”..." Read more

""Marvin the Math Cat and the Mysterious Patio Garden" is a fun and interesting math cat story where the basics of math transformations are learnt..." Read more

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We loved this book! My son is 7, 2nd grade and loves cats. The concepts in this book have been addressed or touched on in his math book (some at the end of the year). There are TONS of pictures. He can read the book. The print is a little small/close for him and he needs help with some of the words, but the language uses words he knows. He read it on his own, then had me read, finally wanted me to start the second book with him, all in the same day.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2025
    Great book for encouraging kids to read and enjoy math. The characters are fun and the book provides real examples to make everything feel relatable.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2025
    The book teaches kids perimeter, area, and transformations through cats' point of view.

    I like books that explain complex issues through interesting storylines. This helps children to transfer abstract knowledge into the real-life world.

    Although the book had a really good way of explaining math concepts close to the end, the beginning of the story was a little slow. Beginning could be much shorter and more polished. Otherwise, good story.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2025
    As a special education teacher, i've heard the same question: Why do we need math?! This story explains several math concepts in a fun and engaging manner with a spin on practical real-world use! Kiddos!
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2023
    Marvin the Math Cat and the Mysterious Patio Garden is a fun engaging teaching story that wraps math concepts into a narrative. Kids will have fun following Marvin and Dusty through the mystery they are exploring, while also learning concepts and strategies for solving areas and perimeters of shapes. The math also covers translation, rotation and reflection concepts woven into the story. There are character illustrations as well as supporting diagrams for the math. This is a clever book, part of a series designed to teach math in a fun way and answer the question, “when will I ever use this math?” As I like to say, everything goes in ... and this book will plant seeds of math knowledge that will grow bigger in future math classes.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024
    "Marvin the Math Cat and the Mysterious Patio Garden" is a fun and interesting math cat story where the basics of math transformations are learnt through the story's plot. The idea behind simplifying and demystifying math through a story about cats and planning a garden is clever. Fun read!
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024
    We loved this book! My son is 7, 2nd grade and loves cats. The concepts in this book have been addressed or touched on in his math book (some at the end of the year).
    There are TONS of pictures. He can read the book. The print is a little small/close for him and he needs help with some of the words, but the language uses words he knows.
    He read it on his own, then had me read, finally wanted me to start the second book with him, all in the same day.
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024
    We loved this book! My son is 7, 2nd grade and loves cats. The concepts in this book have been addressed or touched on in his math book (some at the end of the year).
    There are TONS of pictures. He can read the book. The print is a little small/close for him and he needs help with some of the words, but the language uses words he knows.
    He read it on his own, then had me read, finally wanted me to start the second book with him, all in the same day.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
    I was a math teacher for 5 years. I taught algebra 2 all the way down to third grade. I was always looking for fun math books to read to my 3rd and 4th graders. I appreciate that this book has a good story - a mystery - and then has math concepts weaved through out. And it is done well. I would recommend.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2024
    this book is perfect for kids to learn some math, in this case how to solve the mystery of building a garden using geometry! genius!!

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  • Alice P
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good resource
    Reviewed in Canada on May 20, 2024
    This is a cute resource to help children find the meaning of math education. I liked how the pictures were very geometric and the story was simple. I think it would make a good homework activity for elementary students doing area, perimeter and transformations. If you are not in the US then just switch yards for metres and inches for cm.
  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in Italy on February 24, 2025
    Marvin the Math Cat and the Mysterious Patio Garden is an engaging adventure that combines mystery, imagination, and mathematics in a fun way. Follow Marvin and his friend Dusty as they solve math puzzles and discover the secrets of a mysterious garden. With engaging storytelling and interactive activities, this book makes learning math an exciting experience for young readers. Perfect for stimulating curiosity and critical thinking!