How Tall, How Short, How Faraway?
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

How Tall, How Short, How Faraway?

Written by David A. Adler · Illustrated by Nancy Tobin

Discover ancient and modern ways to measure the world around you.

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32 pages· 279 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· 570L
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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
279
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
570L
Themes & topics
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823413751
LCCN
98018802
OCLC
39101886

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