For Good Measure: The Ways We Say How Much, How Far, How Heavy, How Big, How Old
Grade 3–6—Robbins gives an amazingly thorough description of the numerous ways we measure. He begins by explaining the general history and the increased need for precise means of measurement as time progressed. A note regarding the metric system is included, and all measurements provided in the book include the metric equivalent, set off in orange. Each measurement is accompanied by a clear explanation; frequently a little history or interesting factoid; and a crisp, full-color photograph, diagram, or drawing. There are perhaps a few unnecessary inclusions (fathoms and cubits, for example), and there is no description of how temperature is measured. This is not a subject that will be immediately attractive to children, but will be good as a resource tool when examining the subject.—Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJ(c) Copyright 2010.  Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc.  No redistribution permitted.