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How Tall, How Short, How Faraway?
Contributor(s): Adler, David A. (Author), Tobin, Nancy (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 0823416321     ISBN-13: 9780823416325
Publisher: Holiday House
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: January 1999
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Annotation: Measurement is made simple with this bright book of stories and pictures on the concepts behind customary and metric systems, the history of which is made interesting utilizing fascinating facts such as, how did Egyptians use their fingers, hands, and arms for measuring?
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Mathematics - General
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts - Size & Shape
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Weights & Measures
Dewey: 530.8
LCCN: 98018802
Age Level: 5-8
Grade Level: Kindergarten-3
Lexile Measure: 570(Not Available)
Guided Reading: N (Grade 3)
Physical Information: 0.13" H x 9.25" W x 9.49" L (0.32 lbs) 32 pages
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 49486
Reading Level: 4.4   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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Publisher Description:
If you think a yard is a place to play ball, feet are only good for wearing shoes, and a palm is just a tree that grows in Miami, think again They are all actually units of measure--different ways of measuring how tall, how short and how faraway things are. In this simple, hands-on math concept book, you'll learn how the ancient Egyptians and Romans used their fingers, hands, arms, and legs as measuring tools. But don't worry if it's all Greek to you. With David A. Adler's playful, informative text and Nancy Tobin's colorful illustrations explaining the difference between customary and metric systems, you'll really measure up

Contributor Bio(s): Adler, David A.: - David A. Adler, a former math teacher, wants children to understand how much fun math can really be. He and illustrator Nancy Tobin have collaborated on two other books introducing math concepts, Fraction Fun and Shape Up. Mr. Adler is also the author of the acclaimed Picture Book Biography series for children, several Judaica titles, and numerous riddle books. He lives with his wife and sons in New York.Adler, David A.: - David A. Adler, a former math teacher, wants children to understand how much fun math can really be. He and illustrator Nancy Tobin have collaborated on two other books introducing math concepts, Fraction Fun and Shape Up. Mr. Adler is also the author of the acclaimed Picture Book Biography series for children, several Judaica titles, and numerous riddle books. He lives with his wife and sons in New York.Tobin, Nancy: - Nancy Tobin was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and later studied at Kendall College. She has specialized in illustration since 1987, and currently lives in San Francisco with her husband, their two daughters, a few cockatiels, and some cats. This is her third book with David A. Adler.
 
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