Measuring Height
From the Set Measure It with Math!
Not even a gigantic tape measure could capture the height of the tallest buildings in the world, so how do we know this information? Readers learn the answer to this question and more through fascinating photos and intriguing facts that introduce them to the units of height. Imperial and metric measurements are provided to guide readers as they learn about calculating altitude and estimating height. With real-world examples and problems to solve, this volume allows readers to immerse themselves in the concepts.
Measure It with Math! - School Library Journal
How is the area of a room calculated? What is the difference between imperial and metric units? Can the height of mountains actually change? Readers will find the answers to these and other questions within the titles in this series. Sidebars supplement the main text with details about the heights of various animals or using lasers to measure distance. Photographs show various measurement technology such as an Aztec Calendar Stone or a digital jewelry scale, as well as examples of things to be measured—the speed of a Lockheed SR-71 or the area of a rainforest. Each book offers several suggested problems to apply what has been read along with an answer key. There is also a hands-on activity, a list of additional books and websites for further investigation, and a glossary. VERDICT Recommended to update library collections and for classroom use.