Lisa learns about the mathematics of measuring by measuring her dog Penny with all sorts of units, including pounds, inches, dog biscuits, and cotton swabs.

Make math fun with Measure It! Fun photographs, colorful graphics, and simple text are used to teach young readers basic math concepts. From Metric System to Standard System this book will help kids develop the skills they need. A simple activity at the end of the book encourages kids to put length and distance to use! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO....

What makes a human society too big? What about a human being? Which alternative energy sources have the best chance of scaling and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels? Why do tall people make more money? What makes a face beautiful? How about a cathedral? How can changing the size of your plates help you lose weight? To answer the most important questions of our age, we must understand size. Neither bacteria nor empires are immune to its laws....

Simple text describes the basic units of measurement and how to use tools to help measure objects.

"Young readers expand their knowledge about all the ways in which to measure things in this informative text. This age-appropriate volume will cover the basic units of measurement in terms of length, weight, and time. It also explores the different kinds of measurement systems, which vary depending on what country you live in. Full-color photographs throughout the book provide useful examples of real-world measurements and tools used in measuring....

"A vibrant account of how measurement has invisibly shaped our world, from ancient civilizations to the modern day. From the cubit to the kilogram, the humble inch to the speed of light, measurement is a powerful tool that humans invented to make sense of the world. In this revelatory work of science and social history, James Vincent dives into its hidden world, taking readers from ancient Egypt, where measuring the annual depth of the Nile was an...

"Describes basic measuring skills. Includes easy-to-read text for beginning readers"--

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...