Introduces the principles of the metric system through simple experiments.

Garda Turner. Millimetres , centimetres , metres I Colour red the things measured in millimetres , yellow the things measured in centimetres and blue the things measured in metres . a width of a pencil ) ( b length of classroom c width ...

Provides an introduction to the basic concepts of measurement, including common units of measurement, how to convert from one unit to another, and the difference between measures used in the United States and the metric system.

... millimeters , is a piece of cardboard ? A sheet of paper ? ( Students may ... measured kilometer : A distance of 1000 m . , perhaps along a city sidewalk ... 5. A square yard and a square meter of area : Square pieces of scrap cardboard ...

Garda Turner. Millimetres , centimetres , metres I Colour red the things measured in millimetres ... mm centimetre cm metre m kilometre km 10 mm = 1 cm 100 cm = 1 m 1 ... 5 Measure the length and width of each shape in millimetres . Write its ...

And all information is conveyed in a unique kid's-eye perspective, using everyday objects and situations. "Me and the Measure of Things makes measurement fun-and comprehensible! "From the Hardcover edition.

Garda Turner. Millimetres , centimetres , metres I Colour red the things measured in millimetres , yellow the things ... 5 813 cm b | 200 cm f 2 m 61 cm C 815 cm d 372 cm gm 15 cm h 17 km 5 Measure the length and width of each shape in ...

A simple introduction to the principles of the metric system.

... things we know to help us measure things we don't know the size of . We know ... millimeters ; 4 5 rounding to the nearest unit 3 4 5 125 . Standard ... measured with these units will always be the same measured length and understood by ...

This fascinating book takes young readers on a trip to a science lab where they will learn about the metric system.