weights and measures

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weights and measures

Dime cu?nto pesa

1999
Introduces the concept of weight, discussing units of weight, methods of measuring weight, and the importance of weight measurement for a variety of uses.

Measurement and scale

2001
Viewers are introduced to the measurement concepts of weight, length and scale.

Hershey milk chocolate weights and measures

2002
Introduces various measures of weight, size, and volume using Hershey's brand candies and other products.

What does it weigh?

2011
Introduces young students to the concept of weights while supporting the development of reading skills. Includes full-color photographs and a glossary.

Teaspoons, tablespoons, and cups

2010
Provides basic information about measuring amounts and includes a conversion table from customary to metric. Presents color photos depicting comparisons of amounts and an index.

Animal giants

2006
Provides an introduction to some of the world's largest animals.

For good measure

a complete compendium of international weights and measures
1975

Heavy or light

2009
Examines weight and discusses how we can tell if something is heavy or light.

What in the world is a pound?

2009
Introduces children to pounds, explaining how pounds are used to measure the weight of certain things, describing different things that weigh a pound, and encouraging children to learn more by weighing things they commonly use.

What in the world is an ounce?

2009
Discusses an ounce as a unit of measurement, shows how ounces are measured, and looks at things that are measured in ounces.

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