"2,000 years ago in China, a curious boy named Cao Chong solves the problem of how to weigh an elephant when the prime minister's most trusted and knowledgeable advisors are stumped. Includes activities"--Publisher provided.
Explores tools of measurement, from telescopes and microscopes to radar, scales and thermometers. Features an interactive question-and-answer format and hands-on activities.
Introduces children to inches, explaining how inches are used to measure the length of certain things, describing different things that are an inch long, and encouraging children to learn more by measuring things they commonly use.
Introduces children to gallons, explaining how gallons are used to measure the volume of certain things, describing different things that come in gallons, and encouraging children to learn more by measuring things they commonly use.
Introduces children to feet, explaining how feet are used to measure the length of certain things, describing different things that are a foot long, and encouraging children to learn more by measuring things they commonly use.
Looks at a cup as a unit of measurement, explains what cups measure, shows how Sophie uses cups to bake, and shows other substances that can be measured in cups.
Presents information on measurement, including topics such as measurement systems and units for measuring different types of things (such as weight and capacity). Includes practice problems, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.
