Crowley County Combined Library

Marvelosissimo the Magician explains the development of standard units of measure, and shows the simplicity of calculating length, height, weight, and volume using the metric system.

Explains the basic principles of the metric system, how they compare with the United States system of weights and measures, and methods of converting from one system to the other.

Traces the history of measurement systems, explains how metrics work, and discusses the probability of a change to the metric system in the United States and the effect of such a change on everyday life.

Explains the metric system and shows how people all over the world use this system of measurement for a variety of purposes.