thermometers

"We often automatically equate heat with temperature to such a degree that we may not take the time to consider what heat really is. Heat refers to the energy that is transferred from one body to another that is at a lower temperature. This transfer occurs often without us knowing it, but it is ever-present and crucial to all life. This volume examines the basics of heat and the related concept of temperature. Detailed diagrams help illustrate such concepts as specific heat capacity and latent heat. Clear text explains the difference between conduction, convection, and radiation, as well as emitters, absorbers, and more" -- Provided by publisher.

Simple text and photographs introduce how a thermometer works.

Whenever you need to know the temperature of something, you use a thermometer. Introduces readers to the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales and a variety of thermometer types.

Discusses heat, temperature, the science behind measuring temperature, and the different devices used to measure temperature.

A brief introduction to the Celsius thermometer and how it works.

Describes the scientists behind the two most commonly used temperature scales, and explains how their scientific research and innovations are still used today.

A space traveler from another planet contacts a meteorologist on Earth to ask questions about weather. Explains how the sun's heat causes air currents to rise and fall in the atmosphere. Details the water cycle, explaining the processes of evaporation, condensation and precipitation. Identifies cumulus, cirrus, and stratus clouds. Explains that thermometers measure temperature, anemometers measure wind speed, weathervanes and windsocks measure wind direction, and rain gauges measure rainfall.

Whenever you need to know the temperature of something, you use a thermometer. Introduces readers to the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales and a variety of thermometer types.

Readers will cover many aspects of measuring temperature, including how a thermometer works and the most common scales of measurement, Celsius and Fahrenheit. Fun facts and related math problems featured throughout will engage readers while they learn a key math concept.

Photographs and text introduce thermometers and how they are used.