Numbers and measuring

By Patten J. M.

Discusses the inch-pound system used in the United States to measure size, weight, height, and distance and the metric system used for the same purposes elsewhere.

Numbers and sports

By Patten J. M.

Briefly explains the importance of numbers in sports to determine such things as the size of the play area, the length of the game, and the score.

Numbers and speed

By Patten J. M.

Describes some of the ways we measure how fast animals, people, vehicles, light, and other things move.

Numbers and age

By Patten J. M.

Explains that age is indicated in terms of numbers and determined by counting; then shows that age is measured in time periods, generations, and life spans.

Numbers and counting

By Patten J. M.

Discusses the development of numbers and systems of counting to answer the question "How many?".

Numbers and money

By Patten J. M.

Explains such concepts as money, currency, paper money, banks, and banking services.

Oil spills

By Patten J. M.

Polluted air

By J.M Patten, Patten J. M.

This book is about air pollution. You will find out how clean air becomes polluted and harms the Earth's environment.

Acid rain

By Patten J. M.

Toxic wastes

By Patten J. M.