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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'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 measureO'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'DASummary: The goal of the Engineering & Design Module is to teach kids to recognize challenges, turn them into opportunities, and identify scalable solutions to solve them. Topics in this module include puzzles, invention, construction, machines, architecture, curiosity. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Playaway Products, LLC 2024
Copies Available at Kingsley
1 available in STEM Kits, Call number: J LAUNCH ENGDowns, 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'DASummary: With its easy to use, one-touch design and soft D-ring cuff, the OMRON Iron blood pressure monitor will record your blood pressure and detect any irregular heartbeats and body movements during your measurement.
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: Omron Healthcare, Inc.
Copies Available at East Bay
1 available in Library of Things, Call number: Omron upper arm blood pressure monitorAskew, 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 ASKChytilová, Lenka
Summary: Dive into the marvels of STEM as you explore why a kilo of feathers takes up more space than a kilo of iron, unravel the secrets behind thoughtful gift choices, and ponder the mysteries of feeling hot in a cap one day and cold the next.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Albatros 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Oversize, Call number: J 540 CHYWinter, Jonah
Summary: "Discover the true story of a man who lived alone in the mountains with a hobby of measuring snowfall that led to groundbreaking data tracking in climate change studies"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beach Lane Books 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Wherever you need to monitor sound levels, VLIKE Sound Level Meter will do the job. The meter utilizes a 1/2-inch electric condenser microphone to monitor sound levels from 30 to 130 decibels at an accuracy of +/-1.5 dB with a 0.1 dB resolution. The VLIKE Sound Meter weighs less than 6.7 ounces, and is designed to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. Choose between either A or C weighting,...
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: VLike 2016
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1 available in Sight and Sound Equipment, Call number: Sound Level MeterO'Daly, Anne
Summary: "Time is measured in a variety of units, including seconds, hours, days, weeks, and decades. This practice began with the sundials of ancient Egypt, but we still use clocks and calendars today to keep track of our time. This volume guides readers through measuring time, figuring out time zones, and learning about classic and modern timepieces. Through a fun activity and introductions to some...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Cepeda, 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 CEPFlatt, 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
Copies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE FLARoesser, 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 ROESummary: Every year, hundreds of new skyscrapers are built around the globe. As nations vie for prestige and developers look to maximize limited urban space, these shimmering towers are rising higher and higher. In China alone, dozens of buildings reach over 1,000 feet, with a few approaching 2,000 feet. But for all their impressive engineering, are these buildings safe?
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV HIGJames, Tania
Summary: "Abbas is just seventeen years old when he leaves his family to serve in the court of Tipu Sultan, a volatile and unpredictable ruler. An inspired woodcarver, Abbas is apprenticed to a master toy maker in order to build a massive tiger automaton, a gift to celebrate the return of the Sultan's sons from British captivity. Working alongside the legendary French clockmaker Monsieur du Leze, Abbas...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2023
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC JAMMarshall, Wesley E.
Summary: "In Killed by a Traffic Engineer, civil engineering professor Wes Marshall shines a spotlight on how little science there is behind the way that our streets are engineered, which leaves safety as an afterthought. While traffic engineers are not trying to cause deliberate harm to anyone, he explains, they are guilty of creating a transportation system whose designs remain largely based on...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Island Press 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Stark, Andrew
Summary: On a snowy day Liam's school is having a lockdown drill, but being shut in still makes eight-year-old Liam anxious--until he finds a errant caterpillar and focuses his attention on the chilled insect.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE STASummary: Provides new and developing paddlers with the skills and knowledge necessary to comfortably and safely enjoy kayaking.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Heliconia Press 2007
Copies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD 796.122 RecreationalLake, Theia
Summary: "Grab your measuring cups and take a culinary adventure! In this dynamic and educational book, young readers will learn all about measuring in the kitchen. Measuring is a fundamental part of all cooking and baking. A chef must know how to convert teaspoons to ounces, ounces to pints, and metric to standard units! Filled with helpful, real-world examples and bright images, readers will discover...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 641.81 LAKAbdo, Kenny
Summary: This title focuses on the wild and gives information on what it is, how to prepare for it, and how to survive. The title is complete with beautiful, colorful photographs and simple text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards, Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bolt!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom 2018
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J613.69 ABDPryor, Mark
Summary: When his bookseller friend, a former Holocaust survivor and Nazi hunter, is kidnapped and other booksellers are murdered, Hugo Marston, head of security for the U.S. embassy in Paris, discovers a shocking conspiracy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Seventh Street Books 2012