On the Scale, a Weighty Tale

This was a cute book that gave perspective on what units of measurement are used for weighing different things. A few of the rhymes didn't really flow very well and I felt like they maybe could've done more, but overall I liked it pretty well.......more

This is one of those whimsical, cutesy books intended for very young children that are as confusing as all get up. The illustrations are excellent: it’s the text that’s so bad. I can’t believe that any child who has grown up with only avoirdupois (ounces, pounds etc)—or only metric (grams, kilos etc......more

I really liked this book. The illustrations where fun, and the rhyming added to the flow. It's a great introduction into the how we weight things. I really liked how the book differentiated the color of text for the vocabulary words. It helps focused the students on those words because they are writ......more

Grade: 1-2,3-4 Genre: Nonfiction This book was cute, the pictures kept me engaged. This book would be perfect for students learning about weight measurements. The book talks about pounds, ounces, kilograms, and tons. This would be a great way to review before tests. Rate 5-5......more