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The metric system / by David A. Adler ; illustrated by Edward Miller.
An exploration of the metric system, including centimeters, grams, and liters.
Record details
- ISBN: 0823440966
- ISBN: 9780823440962
- Physical Description: 31 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Holiday House, 2020.
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 7-10. Grades 4-6. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 24.99 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Metric system > Juvenile literature. Physical measurements > Juvenile literature. Weights and measures > Juvenile literature. Units of measurement > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | J 530.812 Adl | 31681020148243 | JNONFIC | Checked out | 02/06/2026 |
- Baker & Taylor
A STEM-based, illustrated primer on the globally recognized metric system provides do-it-yourself activities and kid-friendly information on how to use metrics to calculate measurements, understand international labels and convert inches and pounds to centimeters and kilograms. By the award-winning author of the Cam Jansen mysteries. Illustrations. - Baker & Taylor
"An exploration of the metric system, including centimeters, grams, and liters"-- - Random House, Inc.
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 is a must.
Filled with do-it-yourself activities, bright illustrations, and valuable kid-friendly information on how to convert inches into centimeters, pounds into kilograms, and much more, this latest from trusted STEM creators David A. Adler and Edward Miller will have kids thinking in metric in no time. Each book includes a ruler with metric and imperial measurements that can be cut out from the jacket flaps.
David A. Adler and Edward Miller have collaborated on over 10 math books for children, many of which have received praise from educators and starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews and School Library Journal.
