metric system

A simple introduction to the principles of the metric system.

Traces the history of weights and measures emphasizing the metric and British systems and discussing the likelihood of United States adoption of the metric system.

Explains the terms of the metric system and suggests a few exercises for practicing using these measurements.

Explains the metric system and its specific uses in sports, science, medicine, travel, and at home.

Discusses the creation and development of the metric system and explains why its adoption by the United States is both inevitable and desirable.

Discusses the origin and application of the metric system with examples illustrating its use.

Explains how to use metric measurement methods in the kitchen and includes recipes to demonstrate these techniques.

Two objects can be the same size, but not the same weight. Readers will learn not just about pounds and ounces, but also about how density, gravity, and mass affect weight.

Exciting 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.

Teaches basic metric measurements to children ages seven and up through the story of Polly and her pen pal, Ally.