Pools to ponds : area, perimeter, and capacity / by John Perritano ; content consultant, David T. Hughes, mathematics curriculum specialist.

Author/creator Perritano, John author.
Format Book
PublicationChicago, Illinois : Norwood House Press, [2013]
Copyright Date©2013
Description32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Area measurement--Juvenile literature.
Volume (Cubic content)--Juvenile literature.
Volumetric analysis--Juvenile literature.

SeriesiMath readers
iMath readers. ^A1192367
Contents iMath ideas : boxed in -- Discover activity : Measure by hand -- "Fintastic" fish -- Just ducky! -- A pool for James -- Connecting to history -- Diving into history -- Time to reflect -- Math at work -- Connecting to science -- iMath ideas : measuring the pool -- What comes next?
Abstract "The mathematical concepts of perimeter, area, and volume are introduced as a child constructs ponds for fish and ducks. Readers learn the formulas for these measurements, while also learning about the history of pools and swimming. Includes a discover activity, history connection, and mathematical vocabulary introduction"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
LCCN 2012025623
ISBN9781599535609 (library edition)
ISBN1599535602 (library edition)

Availability

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 530.8 P4291P ✔ Available Place Hold