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K-3MathStart series.
Illustrated by
Julia Gorton.
After three young beach-goers measure their sandcastles' features with different-sized shovels, spoons, and footsteps, Larry the Lifeguard demonstrates the importance of using a standard unit of measurement. Crisp, airbrushed acrylic illustrations offer clear, visual reinforcement with one crucial exception: the numbers on Larry's tape measure are too small to read. Related activities and stories are suggested.