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For Good Measure: The Ways We Say How Much, How Far, How Heavy, How Big, How Old

by Ken Robbins

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A bushel of facts and fabulous photographs make this 24 Karat informational book shine.

The mile gets its name from the term mille passus, whichmeans “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?

Once again, Ken Robbins takes an everyday subject and, through spectacular photographs and straightforward and entertaining text, makes it come alive.

 
For Good Measure is a 2011 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

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About the Author

KEN ROBBINS has written and illustrated more than twenty books for children, including the highly successful PUMPKINS. He lives on Long Island, New York.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781596433441
Subtitle:
The Ways We Say How Much, How Far, How Heavy, How Big, How Old
Author:
Robbins, Ken
Publisher:
Flash Point
Subject:
Mathematics - General
Subject:
General
Subject:
Children s Nonfiction-Math
Subject:
History : General
Edition Description:
Trade Cloth
Publication Date:
20100330
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
from P to 3
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Full-color photographs throughout
Pages:
48
Dimensions:
8.68x11.22x.40 in. .99 lbs.
Age Level:
04-08
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