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The metric system / by David A. Adler ; illustrated by Edward Miller.

Adler, David A., (author.). Miller, Edward, 1964- (illustrator.).

Summary:

"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.

Content descriptions

Target Audience Note:
Ages 7-10.
Grades 4-6.
Subject:
Metric system > Juvenile literature.
Physical measurements > Juvenile literature.
Weights and measures > Juvenile literature.
Units of measurement > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Cadastral maps.
Instructional and educational works.
Picture books.
Creative nonfiction.

Available copies

  • 39 of 45 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)

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  • 1 current hold with 45 total copies.
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Beaufort Main J 530.812 ADLER (Text) 34208900086041 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
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Accessibility Features

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.