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Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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
W.W. Norton and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"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...
6) Ton
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
A very simple look at weight and how we measure it.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Marvelosissimo the Magician explains the development of standard units of measure, and shows the simplicity of calculating length, height, weight, and volume using the metric system.
Author
Publisher
Arbordale Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
2,000 years ago in China, a curious boy named Cao Chong solves the problem of how to weigh an elephant when the prime minister's most trusted and knowledgeable advisors are stumped. Includes activities.
Publisher
LearningExpress
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"In this eBook, you will learn all about measurement and conversions, including: calculating perimeter, area, volume, and angles; converting from metric to standard units; solving questions dealing with time, currency, weight, and temperature; and more." --
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