Baer, T. H.
Summary: Volume is the amount of space a liquid takes up in a container. This engaging book takes a look at how to measure volume and why its useful. Whether using the displacement method or simple containers marked with measurements, there are many different ways to measure liquids. Readers will learn to measure volume in both U.S. and International measurements to further their learning and ensure...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Number BaerDowns, Mike
Summary: "This playful picture book introduces young readers to different units of measurement, then invites them to think of the many creative ways to quantify the meaningful moments in their lives. How do you measure the time it takes to read a good book? Sure, you can use units of time, like minutes or hours . . . but you can also use your very own measurements: how many times you laugh or cry, how...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE DOWBaer, T. H.
Summary: Discuss the tools and units of measurement used to measure speed.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Numbers BaerO'Daly, Anne
Summary: "Even if objects are about the same size, that doesn't mean they're the same weight. Readers will learn about many units that measure weight and about concepts such as density, gravity, and mass. With colorful photographs and engaging illustrations of ancient and modern scales, this book will help readers learn facts about weight, including how boats float and how weight is a factor in baking" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 530.8 O'DAO'Daly, Anne
Summary: The ancient Romans certainly had a hand--and foot--in the way we measure distance today, but modern technology has advanced measuring techniques considerably. Scientists have used nanotechnology to make the study of even minuscule distances more tangible. Readers discover this information and much more through text and illustrations as they learn about the concepts involved and the tools used...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 530.8 O'DACepeda, Joe
Summary: "Rafa and his dad love to measure anything and everything-including how much Rafa's dad loves him"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE CEPO'Daly, Anne
Summary: To build a house or paint a room, a person must know how to calculate the area of the space. Readers will learn ways to calculate area using height and length through this book's understandable diagrams, illustrations, and photographs. Examples from real-world experiences will bring the exercises to life, and readers can apply their knowledge to solving the math problems featured throughout.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 516 O'DAO'Daly, Anne
Summary: "Did you know cheetahs can run 70 miles per hour? How do we know this? In this book, readers learn how to measure speeds like that of a cheetah using a simple formula and metric and imperial units. Diagrams, illustrations, and photographs further illuminate the knowledge presented and help readers fully grasp the concept. A concluding activity teaches readers to measure their own speed and puts...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 531 O'DASummary: Scout & Friends head over to Shapeville in this skill-building adventure that shows what a circle, square and triangle can really do. A new playground is being built at the park by the Beaver Brothers and soon the pets have their hands full helping with the construction. With the guidance of 'measuring' mice, the pets learn how to measure out all the various shapes, sizes, and dimensions needed...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Lionsgate 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: J Teach Me DVD Leap Adventures 2013Flatt, Lizann
Summary: As young readers journey into the natural world, they will discover that numbers, patterns, shapes and much more! can be found in everyday plants and animals. What if animals and plants knew math, just like us? Would snowflakes all fall from the same height in the sky? Would otters spread themselves evenly across lakes? Would groundhogs be aware of the date? In Sizing Up Winter, the third title...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Owlkids Books Inc. 2013
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE FLAO'Daly, Anne
Summary: Volume, the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, is an important math concept for readers to grasp. This book guides readers to learn the simple formula for finding volume. The information provided is accompanied by vibrant photographs and engaging illustrations. Readers learn about shapes--both regular and irregular--as they solve for exact volumes or estimates. Student...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 530.8 O'DAIpcizade, Catherine
Summary: Introduces readers to basic measurement tools, such as rulers and thermometers. Readers will learn how to use these tools to make different kinds of measurements. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, labeled diagrams, a quiz and answer key, a phonetic glossary, an index, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Child's World 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J005.118 CWO'Daly, Anne
Summary: "Not even a gigantic tape measure could capture the height of the tallest buildings in the world, so how do we know this information? Readers learn the answer to this question and more through fascinating photos and intriguing facts that introduce them to the units of height. Imperial and metric measurements are provided to guide readers as they learn about calculating altitude and estimating...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 530.8 O'DASummary: This English speaking measuring device for those with low vision will come in handy for those who love to work with their hands, but find the tiny lines on a measuring device difficult or impossible to read. This talking measuring tape measures lengths up to 16 feet or five meters. This talking measuring tape also has the capacity to remember measurements, maximum in memory: 999 meters....
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: Cobolt
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1 available in Sight and Sound Equipment, Call number: Talking tape measureSchwartz, David M.
Summary: 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 2003
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Number SchwartzAskew, Mike
Summary: How tall are you? How big is your smile? How many ingredients do you need for your favorite recipe? Measuring things is important! This entertaining book shows students how to measure all sorts of things through fun and educational games and activities. Brightly colored illustrations help them follow along while easy instructions guide them through each activity.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 530.8 ASKBarner, Bob
Summary: The ants get together and decide how long various other insects are by how many ants its takes to measure them, including a caterpillar, ladybug, beetle, and walking stick.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 530.8 BARMurphy, Stuart J.
Summary: Introduces the concept of nonstandard measurement as three friends compete in a sand castle building contest.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollinsPublishers 1999
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 510 MSBaer, T. H.
Contents: How tall? -- The right foot -- Measure that tree! -- Measuring metric -- What's the story?.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Numbers BaerRoesser, Marie
Summary: Identifying attributes of objects is a staple of early elementary education, and one of these attributes is size. This valuable volume provides an excellent opportunity for review and assessment of the appropriate use of size words, such as big, small, large, and little, along with other vocabulary that young readers should become familiar with. The at-level text is specially crafted to be...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: JE SPANISH ROEO'Daly, Anne
Summary: "Temperature can determine a multitude of things, such as if someone has a fever or if your dinner is fully cooked. Readers will learn many aspects of measuring temperature, including using a thermometer and navigating the two most common scales, Celsius and Fahrenheit. Key math concepts are made understandable through hands-on activities, problems to solve, and engaging graphics" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 536 O'DAEichhorn, Connie.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cambridge Adult Education 1995
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 530.8 EICMitchell, Robert
Summary: This book is designed to help students gain the range of math skills they need to succeed in life, work, and on standardized tests; overcome math anxiety; discover math as interesting and purposeful; and develop good number sense. Topics covered in this book include measurement and data analysis such as measuring distance, space, time, capacity, weight, temperature, organizing and summarizing...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Readers Press 2003
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 530.8 MATCall number: 530.8 MAT Teacher's Guide
Smil, Vaclav
Summary: To answer the most important questions of our age, we must understand size. Neither bacteria nor empires are immune to its laws. Measuring it is challenging, especially where complex systems like economies are concerned, yet mastering it offers rich rewards: the rise of the West, for example, was a direct result of ever more accurate and standardized measurements. Using the interdisciplinary...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins Publishers 2023