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It Happens in Minutes

It Happens in Minutes

by Thompson, Kim

ISBN: 9798892607605

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Time is always passing by. How do people measure it? Do they hold it up to a ruler or put it on a scale? No! Amounts of time are measured in seconds, minutes, hours, days, months, and years. Learn all about minutes. Find out what can happen in just a few marvelous minutes.

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  • Copyright: 2026
    Imprint:     EZ Readers
    Category:     Nonfiction

    Interest Level:

    • Primary

    Reading Level:

    • Grade 1
    • Grade 2

    AR Title: No Suggest AR Quiz for this book

  • Book Features:

    • Comprehension quiz
    • Full-color photographs
    • Further Resources
    • Glossary
    • Index
    • Table of Contents
    • Tips for Caregivers

    Dewey Number: 115.0
    Page Count:     24
    Trim:     8 x 8

Reviews and Awards for It Happens in Minutes

"Gr 1-3–This series presents a subject that some kids find tricky in a way that may be easier to grasp. Each volume provides real-life, clearly written explanations and strong visuals to help convey potentially confusing concepts around time. Each title displays a colorful graph featuring various units of time that clearly shows how each unit relates to and connects with the others in terms of numerical unit. Each volume also sets out, in words and pictures, relatable examples to help readers figure out how to measure the specific time unit under discussion. Referents include photos and other images, like calendar pages. Back matter includes a glossary with pronunciation guides, a content quiz, a bibliography, a list of resources for further learning, and an index.

VERDICT: Recommended for schools and public library collections."
--School Library Journal, April 1, 2026

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