Earth Day is on the way, and Ryan, Luke, and Carly have a plan.
If they manage to collect and recycle 5,000 aluminum cans, they
can make enough money to buy some beautiful flowers for nearby
Gilroy Park. CAN they do it? Counting the cans gives Ryan, Luke,
and Carly -- along with readers -- a lesson in place value. And
facts about recycling throughout the story will help readers
understand how important it is to take care of the earth. 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.