Height (Measure Up Math)

ISBN: 143397441X

Author: Woodford, Chris

Condition: New

Product DescriptionExciting pictures and interesting facts will help introduce readers to the ideas and units of height measurement. Including measurements of some of the highest places in the world, readers will be guided through understanding altitude, estimating, and the metric system. Featuring a fun concluding activity and relatable examples and problems throughout, this book will reach readers.From School Library JournalGr 4-6-This well-written series is thorough in providing details. Each book begins with a page explaining the subject and then continues with additional facts: historical information, tools used for measuring, examples, extremes of the measurement, and measurement units for the U.S. and the world. Text boxes pose calculation questions (answers are given in the back of the book). The problems containing conversion calculations-a necessary skill for students-are especially helpful. Readers will enjoy the fun facts that help them visualize measurements, such as "330 children, standing on top of one another, would reach the top of the Empire State Building!" Color photos and diagrams help explain the concepts and "Hands On" activities conclude each volume. Readers will not seek out these books, but teachers will find them useful to introduce the topics or provide supplemental information. a(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.ReviewSeries Review: Measure Up Math "This Well-Written Series Is Thorough In Providing Details. ... The Problems Containing Conversion Calculations-A Necessary Skill For Students-Are Especially Helpful. Readers Will Enjoy The Fun Facts That Help Them Visualize