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Metric system simplified
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Gerard W Kelly |
Explains the basic principles of the metric system and how they compare with the United States system of weights and measures |
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Think metric!
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Franklyn M. Branley |
Describes how accurate standards of measurements were determined for time, length and width, volume, temperature, and weight with emphasis on the advantages of the metric system. |
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What in the world is a centimeter?
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Desiree Bussiere |
Looks at different types of metric units of measurement and the kind of things that they are used to measure. |
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Marvelous measurement
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Lisa Arias |
Rhyming text provides an introduction to measurement systems, and sample problems show how to convert from one measurement to another. |
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Metric measure
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Herbert S. Zim |
Discusses the origin and application of the metric system with examples illustrating its use. |
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About liters
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Alma Gilleo |
An introduction to the metric unit for measuring volume. |
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About the metric system
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Alma Gilleo |
An introduction to the development of the metric system and the metric units for measuring length, weight, volume, and temperature. |
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About the thermometer
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Alma Gilleo |
An introduction to the metric measure of temperature using the Celsius or centigrade thermometer. |
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Metric is here!
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Moore, William |
Explains the metric system and its specific uses in sports, science, medicine, travel, and at home. |
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Meter means measure
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S. Carl Hirsch |
Discusses the creation and development of the metric system and explains why its adoption by the United States is both inevitable and desirable. |
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The Celsius thermometer
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William J. Shimek |
Explains the basic workings of the thermometer invented by Anders Celsius, which uses the 0-to-100 centigrade scale. Also discusses other thermometers. |
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The liter
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William J. Shimek |
A simple introduction to the liter, the metrical unit of volume or capacity. |
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The meter
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William J. Shimek |
Describes the way length, distance, width, and height are measured in meters. |
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