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Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"Grab your jumbo popcorn and 3-D glasses, because you're invited to the premiere of a 3-D movie! The star-studded cast of monsters will help you calculate the perimeter of the set, the area of the movie screen, and the volume of your popcorn box. Learning about dimensions has never been so entertaining."--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
Description
"Think metric! A fun illustrated primer on the internationally recognized metric system for kids. Used in almost every country in the world, the metric system is an easy-to-use way of calculating length, distance, weight, and volume. Look at the label of a soft drink. You'll see both ounces and milliliters or gallons and liters listed. For kids who love to interact with their environment and measure and build things, knowledge of the metric system...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Not even a gigantic tape measure could capture the height of the tallest buildings in the world, so how do we know this information? Readers learn the answer to this question and more through fascinating photos and intriguing facts that introduce them to the units of height. Imperial and metric measurements are provided to guide readers as they learn about calculating altitude and estimating height. With real-world examples and problems to solve,...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
To build a house or paint a room, a person must know how to calculate the area of the space. Readers will learn ways to calculate area using height and length through this book's understandable diagrams, illustrations, and photographs. Examples from real-world experiences will bring the exercises to life, and readers can apply their knowledge to solving the math problems featured throughout.
Author
Series
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
King Balbazar's kingdom has made a mess of measuring. Curtains are too long, robes are too short, and no one knows how to solve the problem. People measure length with everything from candlesticks to sausages to spoons. Finally, King Balbazar holds a contest. Who will come up with the winning unit of measurement--and what will it be?
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Grab your measuring cups and take a culinary adventure! In this dynamic and educational book, young readers will learn all about measuring in the kitchen. Measuring is a fundamental part of all cooking and baking. A chef must know how to convert teaspoons to ounces, ounces to pints, and metric to standard units! Filled with helpful, real-world examples and bright images, readers will discover the practical application of STEAM concepts. The high-interest...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Weight is an important concept in the elementary math classroom as is learning how to sort and classify objects. This colorful book uses familiar objects to exhibit the differences between the adjectives "heavy" and "light" and how objects that match these descriptions can be sorted from one another. After reviewing the concepts, readers can demonstrate their understanding at the conclusion of the book and apply their knowledge to situations outside...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
The ancient Romans certainly had a hand--and foot--in the way we measure distance today, but modern technology has advanced measuring techniques considerably. Scientists have used nanotechnology to make the study of even minuscule distances more tangible. Readers discover this information and much more through text and illustrations as they learn about the concepts involved and the tools used to measure distance.
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
This entertaining and educational title helps familiarize young readers with weight and volume measurements. From ounces, to tons, to pints, the easy-to-read book offers engaging pictures and simple sentences to illustrate each type of measurement fully. In no time, young readers will be able to use each measurement system for themselves. Fun facts and a quick quiz give young readers additional reading and learning.
Aligned to Common Core Standards...
14) Measurement
Author
Publisher
Child's World
Language
English
Description
Simple text describes the basic units of measurement and how to use tools to help measure objects.
15) Measuring volume
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Volume, the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, is an important math concept for readers to grasp. This book guides readers to learn the simple formula for finding volume. The information provided is accompanied by vibrant photographs and engaging illustrations. Readers learn about shapes--both regular and irregular--as they solve for exact volumes or estimates. Student comprehension is reinforced with a hands-on activity that allows...
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
This informative and fun multipart title introduces young readers to the concept of measuring with feet. It provides information on the terms and tools used when making simple measurements. The accompanying photographs reinforce specific examples of measuring. The labeling of tools also provides a learning tool for ESL. Sandcastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Reviewed This informative and fun multipart series introduces young readers...
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
This informative and fun multipart title introduces young readers to the concept of measuring with pounds. It provides information on the terms and tools used when making simple measurements. The accompanying photographs reinforce specific examples of measuring. The labeling of tools also provides a learning tool for ESL. Sandcastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Reviewed This informative and fun multipart series introduces young readers...
20) Capacity
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Explains to the reader about mathematical capacity."--
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