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O'Daly, Anne

Summary: "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...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 530.8 O'DA

O'Daly, Anne

Summary: "Even if objects are about the same size, that doesn't mean they're the same weight. Readers will learn about many units that measure weight and about concepts such as density, gravity, and mass. With colorful photographs and engaging illustrations of ancient and modern scales, this book will help readers learn facts about weight, including how boats float and how weight is a factor in baking" --

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 530.8 O'DA

O'Daly, Anne

Summary: The ancient Romans certainly had a hand--and foot--in the way we measure distance today, but modern technology has advanced measuring techniques considerably. Scientists have used nanotechnology to make the study of even minuscule distances more tangible. Readers discover this information and much more through text and illustrations as they learn about the concepts involved and the tools used...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 530.8 O'DA

O'Daly, Anne

Summary: To build a house or paint a room, a person must know how to calculate the area of the space. Readers will learn ways to calculate area using height and length through this book's understandable diagrams, illustrations, and photographs. Examples from real-world experiences will bring the exercises to life, and readers can apply their knowledge to solving the math problems featured throughout.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 516 O'DA

O'Daly, Anne

Summary: Volume, the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, is an important math concept for readers to grasp. This book guides readers to learn the simple formula for finding volume. The information provided is accompanied by vibrant photographs and engaging illustrations. Readers learn about shapes--both regular and irregular--as they solve for exact volumes or estimates. Student...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 530.8 O'DA

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