For good measure : the ways we say how much, how far, how heavy, how big, how old / Ken Robbins.
| Author/creator | Robbins, Ken |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Roaring Brook Press, 2010. |
| Description | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 x 29 cm |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Ways we say how much, how far, how heavy, how big, how old |
| Contents | Lengths and distances -- Area -- Weights -- Liquid measures -- Dry capacities -- Time. |
| Abstract | The mile gets its name from the term mille passus, which means "a thousand paces." The abbreviation for pound (lb.) comes from the Latin libra pondo. Feet, pounds, quarts, miles: these are words we use every day. But where did they originate, and what do they actually mean? |
| General note | "A Neal Porter book." |
| ISBN | 9781596433441 : |
| ISBN | 1596433442 : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 530.8 R536F | ✔ Available | Place Hold |