Marvelosissimo the Magician explains the development of standard units of measure, and shows the simplicity of calculating length, height, weight, and volume using the metric system.
Marvelosissimo the Magician explains the development of standard units of measure, and shows the simplicity of calculating length, height, weight, and volume using the metric system.
Introduces the concept of volume, using recipe ingredient measurements and packaged foods as examples, and explains the difference between volume and weight.
Presents a children's book about math for early readers about a boy named Walt who wants to go fishing but can't load more than one hundred pounds into the boat.
Shows how basic math is used in the kitchen when preparing foods or changing a recipe; and teaches measuring techniques, equivalents, and how to increase or decrease a recipe. Includes video worksheet.
Contains an introduction to the concept of measurement, in simple text with illustrations, and includes information on the units of measure, such as how much, how many, how heavy, how tall, and how far.
"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.
