The Metric System

By David A. Adler, Edward Miller (Illustrator)

Discover the metric system with fun activities and learn to measure the world around you.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the world of metrics with this engaging guide for kids! Explore how to measure length, weight, and volume using the metric system, a universal tool for young builders and explorers. Packed with interactive activities and vibrant illustrations, this book transforms learning into an adventure. Convert inches to centimeters and pounds to kilograms with ease. Includes a handy ruler for practical measuring fun. Perfect for curious minds eager to understand the world in a new way.

From the publisher

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.

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