The metric system / by David A. Adler ; illustrated by Edward Miller.
"An exploration of the metric system, including centimeters, grams, and liters"-- Provided by publisher.
"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." -- Amazon.com.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780823440962
- ISBN: 0823440966
- Physical Description: 31 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : Holiday House, 2020.
- Copyright: ©2020
Content descriptions
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 7-10.Grades 4-6.
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Available copies
- 39 of 45 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 1 current hold with 45 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Main Library | J 530.8 ADL (Text) | 30229101191913 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Albemarle Main Library | J 530.812 Adl (Text) | 31010000727620 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Beaufort Main | J 530.812 ADLER (Text) | 34208900086041 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | J530.812 A (Text) | 31781065671180 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cliffdale Library | J530.812 A (Text) | 31781065671230 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | J530.812 A (Text) | 31781065671206 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 07/22/2026 |
| Denton Public Library | J 530.8 A (Text) | 25908007955532 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| East Asheville Library | j530.812 ADL (Text) | 0020512738715 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Eden Library | J 530.812 A (Text) | 31554010692381 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Etowah Branch | J530.812 A (Text) | 33258010021661 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
"An exploration of the metric system, including centimeters, grams, and liters"--
"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." -- Amazon.com.
"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." -- Amazon.com.
