Size: Many Ways to Measure

Children's Literature

Using a variety of animals and kids, this text explores the idea of size, including length, weight, height, volume and measuring in nonstandard and standard units. A multicultural cast of children illustrates each point and a hands-on project explores a relevant math idea (measuring a foot with your own stockinged foot). A pronunciation glossary of seven words, a small selection of books related to size and measuring, Internet sources and an index round out this well-conceived entry in the "Exploring Math" series. 2001, Bridgestone Books, $17.26. Ages 5 to 8. Reviewer: Susan Hepler