Measuring Penny by Loreen Leedy
	List Price:   $7.95 Unit Price:   $6.36 You Save:   $1.59 (20%) ISBN-10:   0805065725 ISBN-13:   9780805065725 Publisher:   Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) Category:   Picture Books Pages:   32 Format:   Paperback Ages:   7 to 9
Awards
1997  Buckeye Children's Book Award  Winner!  1996  Volunteer State Book Award  Winner!
Subjects
CHILDREN'S FICTION
Description/Notes
Lisa has an important homework assignment--to measure something in several different ways. She has to use standard units like inches and nonstandard units like paper clips to find out height, width, length, weight, volume, temperature, and time. Lisa decides to measure her dog, Penny, and finds out ... Penny's nose = 1 inch long Penny's tail = 1 dog biscuit long Penny's paw print = 3 centimeters wide ... and that's only the beginning! Lisa learns a lot about her dog and about measuring, and even has fun doing it. This clear and engaging concept book, delivered with a sense of humor, is certain to win over the most reluctant mathematician. 'Leedy offers another winning math-concept book. . . . Readers have the opportunity to learn about measuring as well as glean a lot of information about keeping a canine. A great introduction to the subject, and one that tells a good story, too.' --School Library Journal, starred review 'A terrific pedagogical idea from Leedy that offers instruction and no small dose of delight.' --Kirkus Reviews, pointer 'Perfect for classroom use, but it's also not much of a stretch to imagine children at home whipping out measuring devices and cornering their pets.' --Booklist, starred review