weight (physics)

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weight (physics)

How many llamas does a car weigh?

creative ways to look at weight
2020
"Llamas, hot dogs, and six other silly, non-standard measuring units demonstrate the math concept of weight. Pre-readers learn the weight of a car, a hummingbird, a burger, and more through the use of . . . composite photos and a bit of text"--Provided by publisher.

Weight

2019
Describes what weight is and how it can be measured.

Scales and balances

". . . Young readers will learn how scientists use scales and balances to observe and measure weight"--Provided by publisher.
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On the scale

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

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early fluent readers to the practice of weighing and encourages them to try it themselves. Includes infographics, activity, glossary, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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On the scale

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

Heavy or light

Describes the basic properties of materials, contrasting things that are heavy and things that are light, and includes photographs, a picture glossary, and a quiz.
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How heavy?

wacky ways to compare weight
2014
"Compares various heavy objects to lighter objects in unique, illustrated ways"--Provided by publisher.

Measuring weight

2014
Simple text and photographs describe what weight is and how it can be measured.

Is it heavy or light?

2012
Discusses what matter is, and its properties including weight, size, and more.

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