temperature measurements

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.

Describes what a thermometer is and how temperature is measured.

". . . 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.

Readers learn what temperature is and why and how it is measured. They learn about the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales and where each is used. Readers learn about thermometers and how they help us in everyday life--from taking body temperatures to regulating how cool or warm our homes are.

Text and illustrations demonstrate how to measure temperature.

"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.

"Snow falls and icicles freeze on the windows. When spring comes, they'll melt into water, or even evaporate into the air! This fact-filled book introduces readers to changing states of matter, body temperature, and thermometers"--Provided by the publisher.

Text and illustrations present a collection of activities that look at the properties of heat and cold.

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