Izzy and Dee Adventures - How to read a Ruler

Blast off into learning with Izzy and Dee—an out-of-this-world way for kids to learn how to read a ruler!

When Dee sketches a wild idea for a Mission Control treehouse, she and her sister Izzy set out to build it—one measurement at a time. With the help of their robot buddy PROBEE, the sisters learn how to measure using rulers and tape measures, explore inches, feet, yards, centimeters, and meters, and discover the difference between metric and standard measurements.

Izzy and Dee Adventures: How to Read a Ruler …and Other Measuring Tools is a fun STEM children’s book that introduces real-world math and measuring skills through imagination, teamwork, and problem solving. Young readers join a space adventure story while learning measurement for kids in a playful and practical way.

Perfect for budding explorers and junior builders, this book:

• Teaches kids how to read a ruler and use measurement tools
• Introduces standard and metric ruler measurements in simple terms
• Encourages creativity, discovery, and problem solving for children
• Features strong sisters in a fun children’s space adventure
• Includes activity pages, a measuring badge, and a build-your-own Mission Control challenge

By the end, Izzy and Dee are measuring, building, and watching the stars from their very own Mission Control treehouse—ready for the next big mission. Kids will finish the story excited to measure, create, and explore science and math for themselves!

Izzy House is a leading voice in space marketing, known for helping organizations navigate the unique challenges of promoting their missions beyond Earth. She is the author of the Space Marketing book series-Space Marketing: Competing in the New Commercial Space Industry and Space Marketing: Spaceports-which have become go-to resources for professionals in the rapidly evolving space economy.As host of the Space Marketing Podcast, Izzy shares industry insights, interviews experts, and explores strategies that help space companies stand out in a crowded marketplace.In addition to her work for professionals, Izzy is also a passionate space educator for young readers. She has authored four children's books designed to inspire curiosity and imagination, including Explore Space A to Z and the Izzy and Dee Adventures series (The Moon Trees, Moon Tree Passport Companion, and Mission to Mars).With over 20 years of experience in marketing, public affairs, and outreach-and backed by three degrees in marketing-Izzy brings both vision and actionable strategies to every project. Her mission is simple: to empower the space industry and Earth's future generation to reach for the stars!

Miss Dee Dassen is a passionate storyteller and illustrator who brings imagination to life through vibrant characters and engaging adventures. She is the creative force behind the beloved Skullie and Boop series and the quirky animal favorites Weird Animals A to Z and Weirdest Animals A to Z. Her newest additions include illustrating the Izzy and Dee Adventures series-The Moon Trees, Moon Tree Passport Companion, and Mission to Mars, and How to Read a Ruler-as well as authoring and illustrating The Starbot Squad series including the Bleep-Blop Files and The Everything Frank File, and Doodle Critters that are all fun and exciting new series for young readers.A professional artist and award-winning tattooist by trade, Miss Dee has turned her lifelong love of drawing into a mission to spark curiosity, laughter, and a love for reading in children everywhere. Her books celebrate the weird, the wonderful, and the wild possibilities of the world-and the universe-through imaginative stories and whimsical art.Whether she's designing logos, illustrating books, or writing her next big adventure, she's always creating.