Downs, 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 DOWO'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'DAO'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: 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'DAO'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'DAAdler, David A
Summary: "An exploration of the metric system, including centimeters, grams, and liters"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 530.8 ADLSchwartz, 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 SchwartzSweeney, Joan
Summary: Contains an introduction to the concept of measurement, in simple text with illustrations, and includes information on the units of measure, such as how much, how many, how heavy, how tall, and how far.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dell Dragonfly Books 2002