measurement

"An . . . account of how measurement has invisibly shaped our world, from ancient civilizations to the modern day. From the cubit to the kilogram, the humble inch to the speed of light, measurement is a powerful tool that humans invented to make sense of the world. . . . James Vincent dives into its hidden world, taking readers from ancient Egypt, where measuring the annual depth of the Nile was an essential task, to the intellectual origins of the metric system in the French Revolution, and from the surprisingly animated rivalry between metric and imperial, to our current age of the 'quantified self'"--Provided by publisher.

"Rafa and his dad love to measure anything and everything-including how much Rafa's dad loves him"--.

"Counting is a fundamental math skill. Being able to count and then compare amounts takes this skill to the next level. This beneficial book guides readers in acquiring aptitude in comparison of quantities using at-level text and bright photographs of recognizable objects. A final assessment activity allows budding mathematicians to show off their math prowess"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text describes the basic units of measurement and how to use tools to help measure objects. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Describes what length is and how it can be measured. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

"A book for young readers about the concepts of length and width and how both apply to the world around them"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and photographs introduce tools that tell us about weather, such as thermometers, weather balloons, and rain gauges.

"Nonfiction, full-color photos of animals and nature introduce basic [measurement] concepts and encourage kids to see a world of numbers all around them"--Provided by publisher.

"Compares various tall objects to shorter objects in unique, illustrated ways"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to size and measurement tools.