Math is much more than measuring the sides of a triangle. This exciting book makes readers grab their rulers and maybe even their tape measures to explore the concept of distance in exciting and unpredictable ways. Readers learn through simple text the concept of distance, what increments to use when measuring it, and why knowing the distance between two points is an important concept for any student.

Includes index.

Between points -- Getting bigger -- Using a ruler -- Miles and kilometers -- Map works -- Measuring with money!.