thermometers

Real-world examples and engaging activities guide readers in learning about measuring temperature. Readers practice selecting appropriate measuring tools and units of measurement, converting between units, and solving problems by measuring.

Readers will learn about weather forecasting and how to make their own weather instruments with three engaging makerspace projects.

When we're checking thermometers to see what the temperature is outside, inside, or our own body temperature, we rarely think about what makes the thermometer function. This amazing, reliable invention is attributed to Galileo. Readers will learn about the first mercury thermometers and how they work and they'll review the digital models they may be more familiar with today. Many important science concepts are presented along with beneficial photographs and images to support reading comprehension.

". . . Young readers will learn how scientists use thermometers to observe and measure temperature"--Provided by publisher.

"Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit, a Polish-born Dutch physicist, maker of scientific instruments, and inventor of the alcohol and mercury thermometers, developed the Fahrenheit temperature scale commonly used in the United States. Anders Celsius, a Swedish astronomer, developed the Celsius temperature scale, also called the centigrade scale, which is used in most countries and for scientific purposes worldwide. This book explores the path these men took to develop their respective temperature scales and provides readers with biographical information about their lives. The addition of STEM concepts helps readers understand the science behind the development of these temperature scales." -- Amazon.com.

"Is it hot or is it cold? Use a measuring tool to measure the temperature. From Fahrenheit to Celsius, learn about temperature"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and illustrations provide an introduction to thermometers, and explores their use as science tools.

Discusses temperature, how it affects matter and is affected by pressure, how it is measured and why that measurement must be precise, and the different scales used for measuring temperature.

Provides information about temperature, discussing the four seasons, how it is measured, heat waves, and more.

Looks at some of the different things that can be measured with a thermometer.