Temperature

by Chris Woodford

Overview

Measuring temperature can help decide whether someone has a fever, if it’s a good day for a picnic, and whether dinner is done cooking. Readers will cover many aspects of measuring temperature, including how a thermometer works and the most common scales of measurement, Celsius and Fahrenheit. Fun facts and related math problems featured throughout will engage readers while they learn a key math concept, and a concluding hands-on activity will give them a chance to test out their new knowledge.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433974496
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date:	08/15/2012
Series:	Measure Up Math
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

What is temperature? 4

Heat and cold 6

Working out temperatures 8

Scales on thermometers 10

The Celsius scale 12

Different kinds of thermometers 14

The great inventors 16

Absolute zero 18

White hot 20

Making use of temperature 22

Weather and temperature 24

Healthy temperatures 26

HANDS ON: Estimating temperature 28

Glossary 30

Find out more 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

Series Review: Measure Up Math “This Well-Written Series Is Thorough In Providing Details. … The Problems Containing Conversion Calculations–A Necessary Skill For Students–Are Especially Helpful. Readers Will Enjoy The Fun Facts That Help Them Visualize

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