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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
How Tall, How Short, How Faraway?
By David A. Adler, Nancy Tobin (Illustrator)
Discover ancient and modern ways to measure the world around you.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 86 ratings
32 pages· 1,010 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Explore the fascinating world of measurement, where a yard isn't just for playing and feet aren't just for shoes. Dive into how ancient Egyptians and Romans used body parts as tools to measure height and distance. With engaging text and vibrant illustrations, uncover the secrets of different systems, from Egyptian to metric. Will you measure up to the challenge of understanding these diverse methods?
From the publisher
Introduces several measuring systems such as the Egyptian, inch-pound, and metric system.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,010
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 570L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.4
- F&P level
- ~O
- Scholastic level
- N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 49486
Publication
- Published
- March 1, 1999
- Publisher
- Holiday House
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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