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Measurement : the measured mystery / by Emily Sohn and Karen J. Rothbardt ; chief content consultant, Edward Rock.

Author/creator Sohn, Emily
Other author/creatorRothbardt, Karen.
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoChicago, Ill. : Norwood House Press, ©2011.
Description32 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Subject(s)
Series iScience readers
Sohn, Emily. iScience readers. ^A1063385
Contents iScience puzzle -- Discover activity -- How do scientists measure length? -- How do scientists measure mass and weight? -- Science at work -- What are some different ways to measure volume? -- What units are used to measure temperature? -- Connecting to history -- Solve the iScience puzzle -- Beyond the puzzle.
Abstract "Describes the different ways we use measurements in everyday life and how and when to use them. As readers use scientific inquiry to learn about the many different units and tools for measuring, an activity based on real world situations challenges them to apply what they've learned in order to solve a puzzle"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
LCCN 2010044550
ISBN9781599534176 (library ed. : alk. paper)
ISBN1599534177 (library ed. : alk. paper)

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