This entertaining and educational title helps familiarize young readers with time measurements. From decades, to centuries, to millenniums, the easy-to-read book offers engaging pictures and simple sentences to illustrate each type of measurement fully. In no time, young readers will be able to use each measurement system for themselves. Fun facts and a quick quiz give young readers additional reading and learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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Superbly illustrated, up-to-date, expanded version of Hartung's indispensable guide, useful to amateur and expert observers.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.

The book is packed with Quiz Books/Puzzles/Brain Teaserszes, lists, and definitions to please even the most ardent trivia buff. There are many brief descriptions and details to give insight into how things work or a phenomena is explained. If you want to increase your knowledge and understanding of Science, you must read this book. You can also check your general knowledge about all the scientific topics. Filled with fascinating scientific information and facts, this book is highly beneficial for both students and general readers. And more, the answers to all of your general trivia challenges are there. Hundreds of questions on a variety of related topics, this book has Quiz Books/Puzzles/Brain Teaserszes on all the topics related to Science, that will both educate and entertain you.The fascinating world of science is revealed in different light before you. Read and enjoy it. #v&spublishers