{"product_id":"summer-brain-quest-between-grades-3-4","title":"Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades 3 \u0026 4 – Summer Learning Workbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Brain Quest: Between Grades 3 \u0026amp; 4\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Common Core–aligned summer workbook from Workman Publishing, written by Persephone Walker and Claire Piddock. Designed for children ages 8–9 who have finished U.S. third grade, it reviews reading, writing, math, science, and social studies through map-guided activities, stickers, and outdoor challenges that help keep skills sharp before fourth grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSummer Brain Quest: Between Grades 3 \u0026amp; 4 is a 160-page paperback activity workbook and part of the Summer Brain Quest series. Rather than a plain exercise book, it is built as a personalized \"quest\": children begin with a fold-out map and work through leveled activities, earning stickers to track their progress as they go. The book combines curriculum-based exercises with bonus challenges and outdoor \"Outside Quests,\" and it features full-color illustrations throughout by Edison Yan, with Jackie Bonilla as guest editor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe content is aligned to U.S. Common Core standards and reviews the core subjects a child covers in third grade while previewing fourth-grade material. Because it draws on the U.S. curriculum, the text uses American English and American examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Is This Book For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe publisher recommends this workbook for ages 8–9, for children who have just completed third grade and are moving toward fourth grade. It is written for native or fluent English readers, so it is well suited to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents at international schools following an English-medium or U.S.-style curriculum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturnee children who want to maintain English reading, writing, and academic vocabulary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBilingual and multilingual families raising children in English.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfident, advanced young English learners ready for grade-level native material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is not designed as a beginner ESL or EFL workbook. Learners who are still building basic English will likely find the reading level challenging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Learners Can Practise\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading comprehension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrammar and parts of speech.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber patterns and word problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural science.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial studies, including timelines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort daily practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e ten to fifteen minutes a day to prevent \"summer slide\" between school years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent, self-guided study:\u003c\/strong\u003e children follow the map and check their own work using the included answer key, with light parent support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome study for returnees and international-school students:\u003c\/strong\u003e steady English and academic review over the long holiday.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor and hands-on learning:\u003c\/strong\u003e the \"Outside Quests\" move some activities away from the desk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Parents and Teachers May Find It Useful\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe quest format, map, and stickers give children a clear sense of progress, which can make independent summer study more motivating and less of a struggle. Because it covers the full range of core subjects in one book, it offers a simple, structured way to keep academic English active during a long break. The included answer key lets parents and tutors support a child without needing to re-teach the material themselves, which is helpful for families where the adults are not native English speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Product Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer Brain Quest: Between Grades 3 \u0026amp; 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer Brain Quest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persephone Walker, Claire Piddock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edison Yan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuest editor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jackie Bonilla\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Workman Publishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780761189190\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/strong\u003e 076118919X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 18, 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePage count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.8 × 8.4 × 0.6 in (approx. 30.0 × 21.3 × 1.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1.2 lb (about 0.5 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-color (4-color) throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English (U.S.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended age:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ages 8–9 (publisher)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Between U.S. Grades 3 and 4 (publisher)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/strong\u003e English language arts, math, science, social studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurriculum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aligned to U.S. Common Core standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnswer key:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Map, 150+ stickers, bonus challenges, Outside Quests, summer reading list, Brain Quest mini deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer and school-holiday study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome study for international-school students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish maintenance for returnee children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent, self-guided practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivate tutoring assignments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview before the start of the new school year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Questions and Answers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat age and grade is this workbook for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorkman Publishing recommends it for ages 8–9 — specifically for children who have just finished U.S. third grade and are preparing for fourth grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this an ESL book for beginners, or for fluent English speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a U.S. Common Core workbook written for native or fluent English readers. MakoStars recommends it mainly for international-school students, returnee children, bilingual families, and advanced young learners, rather than for beginner ESL study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat comes with the book, and can a child use it on their own?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe workbook includes a map, over 150 stickers, bonus challenges, outdoor activities, a summer reading list, a Brain Quest mini deck, and an answer key. The quest format is designed for children to work through largely on their own, with occasional help from a parent or tutor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Workman Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39372518359155,"sku":"9780761189190","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/3372\/1715\/products\/BNCImageAPI_7992819d-5d4f-453f-a301-d0538fad0087.jpg?v=1661849400","url":"https:\/\/store.makostars.com\/products\/summer-brain-quest-between-grades-3-4","provider":"MakoStars Online Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}