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For Good Measure
The Ways We Say How Much, How Far, How Heavy, How Big, How Old
By Robbins, Ken
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-1-59643-344-1
- Publisher
- Porter Flash Point Roaring Brook
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2010
Gr 3-6 Robbins gives an amazingly thorough description of the numerous ways we measure. He begins by explaining the general history and the increased need for precise means of measurement as time progressed. A note regarding the metric system is included, and all measurements provided in th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on May 1, 2010
Robbins's latest picture book photo essay is a multilayered investigation of standard units of measurement—their definitions, purposes, origins, contexts, histories. His discussion is divided up into six categories: lengths and distances, area, weights, liquid measures, dry capacities, and time; it includes measures both familiar (inch, acre, ounce, quart, peck, week) and less so (league, hectare, barrel, stone, cord, fortnight). Clear and well-organized, the text is invitin...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
Robbins's picture book photo essay is a multilayered investigation of standard units of measurement--their definitions, purposes, ori...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
