Readers learn what length is and why and how it is measured. They learn about the US customary system and the metric system, where each is used, and the units of measurement in each system. Readers also learn how to estimate distances and lengths.

Math is everywhere when you're traveling! See who's on the move inside this bookand how we need math to finish the trip! You'll need your math smarts to calculate time, distance, and speed, choose the best route and type of transit, figure out time zones, plan travel expenses; and more. It all adds up to a lot of fun!

Reviews the basics of rulers and observe them being used by scientists as well as by professionals in the working world.

"Understanding measurable attributes such as length is an imperative skill for future mathematicians-and everyone else! This valuable volume provides practical examples to readers, asking them to compare the lengths of familiar objects on the colorful pages. Accessible text encourages vocabulary acquisition and allows beginning readers to build confidence in their emerging literacy"--

"Simple text and color photographs describe the units and tools used to measure length and distance"--

"Is it short or is it tall? Use a measuring tool to measure the length. From inches to yards, learn about length and become a measuring master"--

This entertaining and educational title helps familiarize young readers with distance measurements. From yards, to miles, to leagues, the easy-to-read book offers engaging pictures and simple sentences to illustrate each type of measurement fully. In no time, young readers will be able to use each measurement system for themselves. Fun facts and a quick quiz give young readers additional reading and learning. Sandcastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing...

Simple text and photos explain different ways to measure things.

"Olivia and Mei jump in the snow and compare their footprints to figure out who jumped farther and who jumped more times"--Provided by publisher. When Olivia and Mei compare their footprints while jumping in the snow, they realize that one makes fewer (but bigger) jumps, and the other makes more (but smaller) jumps.

Introduces measuring length as a boy and his family go fishing.