Measuring in Our World
Math Matters!
Young readers will expand their knowledge about all the ways in which to measure things. This age-appropriate volume covers the basic units of measurement in terms of length, weight, and time. It explores the different kinds of measurement systems, which vary depending on what country you live in. Full-color photographs throughout this book provide useful examples of real-world measurements and tools used in measuring. Achievable text allows readers to explore this essential math concept for themselves or with the help of an adult.
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"This handy selection from the Math Matters! series is here to help youngsters understand the what and the how of different forms of measurement. Height, length, and weight are likewise explored, and the imperial and metric systems of measurement are lightly introduced." —Booklist
