Jennings, Terry J.

Weighing and measuring / Terry Jennings ; illustrations by Peter Smith and Catherine Ward. - Austin, Tex. : Raintree Steck-Vaughn, c1996. - 32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm. - A Mirabel book . - Making science work . - Jennings, Terry J. Making science work. .

Includes index.

An introduction to the uses of weights and measurements, how standard measurements have developed, and to the instruments used to measure and weigh. Includes simple activities.

ISBN: 0817239634

LCCN: 95004737

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Scales (Weighing instruments).
Measuring instruments.
Weights and measures.

LC Class. No.: QC107 / .J395 1996

Dewey Class. No.: 681/.2