Simple text and photos explain different ways to measure things.

Instroduces measurement and units of measure, including inches, feet, millimeters and centimeters.

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

Introduces the concept of nonstandard measurement as three friends compete in a sand castle building contest.

"Inquisitive mammoths . . . [cover] the basics of numbers, operations, geometry, measurement, and . . . more"--Provided by publisher.

"This playful picture book introduces young readers to different units of measurement, then invites them to think of the many creative ways to quantify the meaningful moments in their lives. How do you measure the time it takes to read a good book? Sure, you can use units of time, like minutes or hours . . . but you can also use your very own measurements: how many times you laugh or cry, how many pages you turn, or how many times you ask to read...

"A vibrant 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. In this revelatory work of science and social history, James Vincent dives into its hidden world, taking readers from ancient Egypt, where measuring the annual depth of the Nile was an...

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

Readers learn the concept of perimeter by reading about Mike's attempt to ride his bicycle in a fifteen-kilometer race.

Photographs and text introduce the concept of length and how to measure it.