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"A helpful guide for understanding the mathematical concepts and real-world applications of measurements, including classroom tips, common terms such as volume, and exercises to encourage hands-on practice"--

"Simple text and color photographs describe the units and tools used to measure length and distance"--

Simple sentences and illustrated repetitive text will introduce early learners to seconds, minutes and hours.

The first thermometers were very different from the ones used today. Imagine two people measuring the temperature of the same water with different thermometers. Learn about the tools needed to measure how hot or cold things are in this book. Each book in this series helps children learn basic measuring concepts.

If you were an inch or a centimeter, you would be the height, width, or length of things. You could be a new snowfall, a TV set, or a short haircut. What else could you do if you were an inch or centimeter?