How Does a Thermometer Work?

by John O'Mara

Overview

When we're checking thermometers to see what the temperature is outside, inside, or our own body temperature, we rarely think about what makes the thermometer function. This amazing, reliable invention is attributed to Galileo. Readers will learn about the first mercury thermometers and how they work and they'll review the digital models they may be more familiar with today. Many important science concepts are presented along with beneficial photographs and images to support reading comprehension.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538256633
Publisher:	Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Publication date:	07/30/2020
Series:	Everyday Mysteries Series
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

Useful Tools 4

Liquid-in-Glass Thermometer 6

Temperature Types 12

Fever Thermometers 14

Infrared Thermometers 16

So Many Uses! 20

Glossary 22

For More Information 23

Index 24