Simple Measurement

In this book, readers learn what gravity is and how it impacts weight. They learn about the US customary system and the metric system, where each is used, and the units of measurement in each system. Readers also learn about balances, scales, and estimating weights. How tall are you? How many days are there until your birthday? Should you dress to stay warm or to keep cool today? Students can easily find these answers and many more by measuring. Knowing how to find length, time, and temperature helps kids every day. This series shows youngsters how measuring can help them make sense of their world. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

In this book, readers learn what the clock measures and why knowing how to tell time--in seconds, minutes, and hours--is important. They learn the history of the clocks, including sundials and hourglasses. They also learn how to read analog and digital clocks to tell time. Sidebars instruct math by showing readers how to add and subtract hours. How tall are you? How many days are there until your birthday? Should you dress to stay warm or to keep cool today? Students can easily find these answers and many more by measuring. Knowing how to find length, time, and temperature helps kids every day. This series shows youngsters how measuring can help them make sense of their world. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

In this book, readers learn what the calendar measures and why knowing how to measure days, weeks, months, and years is important. They learn the history of the lunar and solar calendars, how days and months get their names, and the different calendars around the world. Sidebars instruct math by showing readers how to add and subtract days. How tall are you? How many days are there until your birthday? Should you dress to stay warm or to keep cool today? Students can easily find these answers and many more by measuring. Knowing how to find length, time, and temperature helps kids every day. This series shows youngsters how measuring can help them make sense of their world. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

In this book, readers learn what temperature is and why and how it is measured. They learn about the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales and where each is used. Readers learn about thermometers and how they help us in everyday life--from taking body temperatures to regulating how cool or warm our homes are. How tall are you? How many days are there until your birthday? Should you dress to stay warm or to keep cool today? Students can easily find these answers and many more by measuring. Knowing how to find length, time, and temperature helps kids every day. This series shows youngsters how measuring can help them make sense of their world. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

In this book, readers learn what length is and why and how it is measured. They learn about the US customary system and the metric system, where each is used, and the units of measurement in each system. Readers also learn how to estimate distances and lengths. How tall are you? How many days are there until your birthday? Should you dress to stay warm or to keep cool today? Students can easily find these answers and many more by measuring. Knowing how to find length, time, and temperature helps kids every day. This series shows youngsters how measuring can help them make sense of their world. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.

In this book, readers learn what volume is and why and how it is measured. They learn about the US customary system and the metric system, where each is used, and the units of measurement in each system. Readers also learn about volumes of liquids and solids. How tall are you? How many days are there until your birthday? Should you dress to stay warm or to keep cool today? Students can easily find these answers and many more by measuring. Knowing how to find length, time, and temperature helps kids every day. This series shows youngsters how measuring can help them make sense of their world. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author and illustrator.