Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Weights and measures Weights and measures Jerry Pallotta Different kinds of trucks show how to count to 100. OL15111033W
I Fall Down I Fall Down Vicki Cobb Simple experiments introduce the basic concept of gravity and its relationship to weight. OL15213360W
The highest places on Earth The highest places on Earth Martha E. H. Rustad "An introduction to the highest places on earth, including maps and colorful photographs"--Provided by publisher. OL15530091W
¿Cómo mides la longitud y la distancia? = ¿Cómo mides la longitud y la distancia? = Thomas K. Adamson "Simple text and color photographs describe the units and tools used to measure length and distance--in both English and Spanish"-- OL16213923W
¿Cómo mides los líquidos? = ¿Cómo mides los líquidos? = Thomas K. Adamson "Simple text and color photographs describe the units and tools used to measure liquids--in both English and Spanish"-- OL16262715W
Perimeter, area, and volume Perimeter, area, and volume David A. Adler "Grab your jumbo popcorn and 3-D glasses, because you're invited to the premiere of a 3-D movie! The star-studded cast of monsters will help you calculate the perimeter of the set, the area of the mo… OL16712070W
Living with obesity Living with obesity L. E. Carmichael A guide for teens that explains obesity, the causes, symptoms and related illnesses, as well as how to cope with it and maintain a healthy lifestyle. OL17874945W
Measuring weight Measuring weight Julia Vogel Readers learn what gravity is and how it impacts weight. They learn about the US customary system and the metric system, where each is used, and the units of measurement in each system. Readers also … OL17916093W
How Long or How Wide? How Long or How Wide? Brian P. Cleary Brian Cleary and Brian Gable bring their trademark sense of humor to the subject of measuring length. A rhyming text filled with funny examples explains how to use and compare metric and U.S. customa… OL1934269W
On the scale On the scale Brian P. Cleary Introduces essential measurement units, from grams to pounds to tons. OL1934278W
Marvelous measurement Marvelous measurement Lisa Arias Rhyming text provides an introduction to measurement systems, and sample problems show how to convert from one measurement to another. OL20900630W
How high is high? How high is high? Robert Gardner "Simple science experiments about measurement of height and depth using everyday items with many experiments that can be turned into science fair projects."-- OL23199197W
Heavy and light Heavy and light Angela Royston Introduces the physical properties of weight and buoyancy and includes everyday examples. OL24269074W
Tell me how much it weighs Tell me how much it weighs Shirley Willis Introduces the concept of weight, discussing units of weight, methods of measuring weight, and the importance of weight measurement for a variety of uses. OL27751W
Tell me about measures Tell me about measures Alain Grée Tommy's activities introduce the various ways of measuring length, time, direction, weight, volume, temperature, and distance. OL4365414W
From Cubit to Kilogram From Cubit to Kilogram Anita Ganeri Describes the development of various systems of measurement, from early methods using parts of the body, to maps and map scales, gravity, light years, and modern balances and scales. OL442768W
Metric measure Metric measure Herbert S. Zim Discusses the origin and application of the metric system with examples illustrating its use. OL4667700W
Metric is here! Metric is here! Moore, William Explains the metric system and its specific uses in sports, science, medicine, travel, and at home. OL6829144W
Heavy-Duty Science Projects With Weight Heavy-Duty Science Projects With Weight Robert Gardner Does air have weight? How does a seesaw work? What keeps you from floating into space? There are so many things to measure in the world around you. The ideas introduced in this book will help you… OL7940106W