weights and measures

Photographs and text explain the meanings and origins of terms related to measurement, such as pounds, miles, and quarts.

Introduces the concept of measurement through the use of simple rebus sentences, a rhyming story, and everyday examples. Includes a glossary.

Introduces the concept of volume, using recipe ingredient measurements and packaged foods as examples, and explains the difference between volume and weight.

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

Photographs and text introduce the concept of weight and how to measure it.

Illustrations and simple text teach children about different units of measure.

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.

Discusses the concept of force and how the earth's gravity determines an object's weight. Introduces devices used to measure weight.

Introduces the concepts of volume, weights and measures.