Explains how temperature is measured, its relationship to weather, and its importance to everyday living.

"When we're checking the thermometer to see what the temperature is outside-or maybe to see if we have a fever-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, as well as the digital models they may be more familiar with today. Many important science concepts are presented, along with beneficial photographs...