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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
7) Length
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[2018]
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"Sometimes people need to measure long distances, such as a football field. At other times, they may need to measure something small, like a tiny dog. Learn about the tools needed to measure how long something is in "Length", an ALL ABOUT MEASURING book. Each book in this series helps children learn basic measuring concepts. Simple, engaging text and colorful photos help students gain a better understanding of measurement fundamentals and encourage...
8) Temperature
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[2018]
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"The first thermometers were very different from the ones used today. Imagine two people measuring the temperature of the same water with different thermometers. Learn about the tools needed to measure how hot or cold things are in "Temperature", an ALL ABOUT MEASURING book. Each book in this series helps children learn basic measuring concepts. Simple, engaging text and colorful photos help students gain a better understanding of measurement fundamentals...
9) Volume
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[2018]
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"Volume is the amount of space taken up by something. A farmers' market is a good place to learn about volume. Learn about the tools needed to measure how much space an item takes up and different units of volume in "Volume", an ALL ABOUT MEASURING book. Each book in this series helps children learn basic measuring concepts. Simple, engaging text and colorful photos help students gain a better understanding of measurement fundamentals and encourage...
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[2013]
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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.
11) Clock
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[2018]
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Busy people need to keep track of time. A clock is used to measure seconds, minutes, and hours. Learn about different types of clocks and the history of clocks in "Clock", an ALL ABOUT MEASURING book. Each book in this series helps children learn basic measuring concepts. Simple, engaging text and colorful photos help students gain a better understanding of measurement fundamentals and encourage a love of reading. Each AV2 media enhanced book is a...
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