measurement

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Keeping track of time

go fly a kite!
2004
Introduces the concept of time for children from the prekindergarten level to grade two through a story in which Addison, Multiplex, Mina, Split, and the other math monsters go kite flying and time each person's turn with the kite by counting drips of water.

Spring weather

1991
Explores all of the climatic changes that signify the spring season around the world.

Room for Ripley

1999
Uses a story about a young boy who is getting a fish bowl ready for his new pet to introduce various units of liquid measure.

Measurements

1998
Explains how to measure distance on maps through use of scale bars, color keys, and contour lines; includes suggested activities to illustrate the concepts.

Numbers and speed

1996
Describes some of the ways we measure how fast animals, people, vehicles, light, and other things move.

Wind and air pressure

2003
An illustrated introduction to wind and air pressure, discussing what they are, their impact on the weather, and the tools and techniques used to measure them.

Time to learn about measuring time

2008
Teaches children about the different methods people have used to tell time throughout history.

On the scale

a weighty tale
2008
Colorful illustrations and simple text introduce young readers to major measurement units including grams, pounds, and tons.

Mighty Maddie

2004
As Maddie cleans up her room, she learns how to compare the weights of various objects.

Pigs on the move

fun with math and travel
1999
After missing their plane, the Pig family has to take a roundabout route to get to visit their cousins in Beantown for Christmas.

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