Beginning with the sundials of the ancient Egyptians, readers will learn much more than just how to measure time. Simple explanations of time zones and the inner workings of classic and modern timepieces accompany brief introductions to some of the greatest scientists to study time.
Readers will cover many aspects of measuring temperature, including how a thermometer works and the most common scales of measurement, Celsius and Fahrenheit. Fun facts and related math problems featured throughout will engage readers while they learn a key math concept.
Exciting pictures and interesting facts will help introduce readers to the ideas and units of height measurement. Including measurements of some of the highest places in the world, readers will be guided through understanding altitude, estimating, and the metric system.
Contains an introduction to the concept of time, in simple text with illustrations, and provides information on what it is, how it is measured, how it was perceieved by ancient people, and related topics.
Presents an introduction to the concept of speed, in simple text with illustrations, explaining what it is, how it is measured, on land, at sea, and in the air.
Describes some of the different systems used to measure temperature, explaining what temperature is, looking at scales and thermometers, and discussing weather measurement and body temperature. Includes an experiment.
Describes some of the different tools used to measure height, explaining what height is, discussing rulers, tape measures, angles, estimation, and other topics, and including an experiment.
Presents an introduction to the concept of area, in simple text with illustrations, explaining what it is, how it is measured, on land and in the water, as well as explanations of different shapes.
