In this book, 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.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Brian Cleary and Brian Gable bring their trademark sense of humor to the subject of measuring length. A rhyming text filled with funny examples explains how to use and compare metric and U.S. customary units of length. Readers are also introduced to the tools they need to measure length—rulers, metersticks, and more.

Differentiate problem solving in your classroom using effective, research-based strategies. The problem-solving mini-lesson guides teachers in how to teach differentiated lessons. The student activity sheet features a problem tiered at three levels.

Differentiate problem solving in your classroom using effective, research-based strategies. The problem-solving mini-lesson guides teachers in how to teach differentiated lessons. The student activity sheet features a problem tiered at three levels.

A laser is a device that makes a beam of light. The light from lasers can be used in many special ways. Lasers help people every day! Learn about the many ways that lasers are used with this nonfiction book! Along the way, you'll practice measuring length. This math book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to build students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, sidebars, and math diagrams extend the learning experience and provide multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. The Math Talk section provides an in-depth problem-solving experience to challenge higher-order thinking skills.

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

A laser is a device that makes a beam of light. The light from lasers can be used in many special ways. Lasers help people every day! Learn about the many ways that lasers are used with this nonfiction book! Along the way, you'll practice measuring length. This math book seamlessly integrates the teaching of math and reading, and uses real-world examples to teach math concepts. Text features include images, a glossary, an index, captions, and a table of contents to build students' vocabulary and reading comprehension skills as they interact with the text. The rigorous practice problems, sidebars, and math diagrams extend the learning experience and provide multiple opportunities for students to practice what they have learned. The Math Talk section provides an in-depth problem-solving experience to challenge higher-order thinking skills.

A lively and dynamic introduction to an important, though sometimes difficult, subject to tackle. Learn how to measure time, speed, length, temperature, mass and more in this entertaining information book, with over 150 flaps to lift. Includes a 25cm pop-out ruler to help answer the measuring questions and puzzles. Illustrations: Full colour throughout

How big is a crocodile? What about a tiger, or the world’s largest spider? Can you imagine a tongue that is two feet long or an eye that’s bigger than your head? Sometimes facts and figures don’t tell the whole story. Sometimes you need to see things for yourself—at their actual size.

"Includes practice for standardized tests"--Cover.