Ganeri, Anita, 1961-
The story of weights and measures / [book] - New York : Oxford University Press, c1996. - 30 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm. - Signs of the times . - Ganeri, Anita, 1961- Signs of the times. .
Includes index.
Describes the development of various systems of measurement, from early methods using parts of the body, to maps and map scales, gravity, light years, and modern balances and scales.
0195213289 (alk. paper)
96032237
Weights and measures.
Weights and measures.
QC90.6 / .G36 1996
530.8 GAN
The story of weights and measures / [book] - New York : Oxford University Press, c1996. - 30 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm. - Signs of the times . - Ganeri, Anita, 1961- Signs of the times. .
Includes index.
Describes the development of various systems of measurement, from early methods using parts of the body, to maps and map scales, gravity, light years, and modern balances and scales.
0195213289 (alk. paper)
96032237
Weights and measures.
Weights and measures.
QC90.6 / .G36 1996
530.8 GAN