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Synopsis
In this book, readers learn what volume 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 about volumes of liquids and solids.
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Gr 1-3-This series includes historical information and facts about the use of different kinds of measurement; it is not a how-to set. On each spread, short paragraphs face an illustration or photo. The material begins with a history of the measurement. For example, Length explains that "Before people had standard tools for measuring, they used body parts." The colorful illustrations are pleasant, but do not provide additional information. The short glossaries contain four to six words with pronunciation guides. The volumes stress the importance of standards in measurement and are thorough in covering different systems (metric and U.S. customary systems, Fahrenheit and Celsius, etc.) from around the world. Although these titles are not particularly memorable, they could facilitate good segues into meaningful classroom activities.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Vogel addresses the topic of measuring volume with a number of kid-friendly examples. Pouring milk? Taking medicine? Filling the backyard pool? Well, then you’re participating in figuring out volume. On a typical spread, the horizontal trim size is halved with one bright photograph or watercolor illustration and a couple of paragraphs of fairly advanced text. The brief history lesson (But pots and baskets were not all the same. People needed standard units to measure volume) is crystal clear, though things get a bit hairy as units are introduced (A quart is one-fourth the size of a gallon). Breaking the paragraph mode with bullet points or charts may have helped, and though the What Equals What? page is appreciated, it is paired with a drawing of a girl showing her teddy bears some real brain burners (1 pint = .47 liters). Thankfully, the photos excel at illustrating each point, with shots of food stands, 2-liter soda bottles, cough-medicine cups, and so forth. A solid entry in the Simple Measurement series. Grades 2-4. --Daniel Kraus
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Condition: Good. Marten, Luanne (illustrator). Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 5355235-6