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How many llamas does a car weigh?

creative ways to look at weight
2020
"Llamas, hot dogs, and six other silly, non-standard measuring units demonstrate the math concept of weight. Pre-readers learn the weight of a car, a hummingbird, a burger, and more through the use of . . . composite photos and a bit of text"--Provided by publisher.

How many flamingos tall is a giraffe?

creative ways to look at height
2020
"Flamingos, jack-o'-lanterns, and six other fun, non-standard measuring units demonstrate the math concept of height. Through the use of . . . composite photos and a hint of text, pre-readers learn the height of a giraffe, a snowman, a tennis ball, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Time

2020
Introduces the various ways to determine time including calendars, clocks, stopwatch, and timer.

Weight

2019
Describes what weight is and how it can be measured.

Your place in the universe

2020
"A non-fiction introduction to the massive scale of the known universe"--.

Your place in the universe

"A non-fiction introduction to the massive scale of the known universe"--Provided by publisher.

Scales and balances

". . . Young readers will learn how scientists use scales and balances to observe and measure weight"--Provided by publisher.
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Lulu's lemonade

On a hot summer day, three children squabble over which ingredients and what quantities should go into their extra special lemonade.
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On the scale

a weighty tale
Colorful illustrations and simple text introduce young readers to major measurement units including grams, pounds, and tons.
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About time

a first look at time and clocks
Describes the concept of time and how it has been measured throughout history, using water clocks, sundials, calendars, and atomic vibrations.
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