weights and measures

Explains in simple terms the concept of volume.

Explains the metric system and shows how people all over the world use this system of measurement for a variety of purposes.

Simple text and photographs describe and illustrate the use of a balance to measure or compare weights.

Compares and explains weights and measures throughout the world as well as the history of many current standards.

A story about a kingdom where everyone measures using different criteria, with amusing results, illustrates why standardized units of measurement such as the foot came into use.

Compares size, using body parts as units of measurement for comparison.

Applies the math functions of measuring and comparing to different types of vehicles and how heavy they are. Includes an activity and quiz.

Compares distances, using familiar geographical distances as units of measurement for comparison.

Compares size, using familiar plants as the units of measurement for comparison.