Measure Up with Science explains how and why we measure. The series looks at measuring from ancient times to the present day, with ideas on how to make your own measuring instruments. Packed with dozens of hands-on projects, each book will help children experience firsthand the important ways in which measuring enriches our understanding of the world around us.Find out how to calculate the area of a small leaf all the way up to the biggest building. The closely related concepts of volume and mass are presented in easy, fun-to-do, and informative projects that will intrigue and challenge every young scientist.
Measure Up with Science explains how and why we measure. The series looks at measuring from ancient times to the present day, with ideas on how to make your own measuring instruments. Packed with dozens of hands-on projects, each book will help children experience firsthand the important ways in which measuring enriches our understanding of the world around us.Find out how to calculate the area of a small leaf all the way up to the biggest building. The closely related concepts of volume and mass are presented in easy, fun-to-do, and informative projects that will intrigue and challenge every young scientist.