How TALL is a giraffe or a redwood tree? How TALL is the Statue of Liberty?

How TALL is a giraffe or a redwood tree? How TALL is the Statue of Liberty?

If you think a yard is a place to play ball, feet are only good for wearing shoes, and a palm is just a tree that grows in Miami, think again! They are all actually units of measure--different ways of measuring how tall, how short and how faraway things are. In this simple, hands-on math concept book, you'll learn how the ancient Egyptians and Romans used their fingers, hands, arms, and legs as measuring tools. But don't worry if it's all Greek to you. With David A. Adler's playful, informative text and Nancy Tobin's colorful illustrations explaining the difference between customary and metric systems, you'll really measure up!

This graphically striking and innovative exploration of T.rex, the world's scariest dinosaur, offers loads of eye-opening facts and fun comparisons that budding paleontologists will love! Full color.

The Tall Book is a celebration of the tall-advantaged, which notes and explores the myriad benefits that come with living large--from the simple pleasures of being able to see over crowds at a parade, to the professional joys of earning more money, and having others perceive you as a natural leader. The Tall Book also offers well-researched explanations into the great unanswered questions of tallness, including: Why are people tall to begin with? How have tall people figured throughout history? Why are CEOs so tall? And how does tallness affect the dating game? Filled with illustrative graphics, charts, and piles of tall miscellanea and factoids, The Tall Book is a wonderful and much-needed exploration of life from on high.

This series uses child-friendly points of reference to explore scientific and mathematical measurements. They present numerical data in a visual way that makes it easier to comprehend.

In a book that encourages mathematical knowledge, kids can imagine how long it would take to count to 1000, one by one.