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Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
The ancient Romans certainly had a hand--and foot--in the way we measure distance today, but modern technology has advanced measuring techniques considerably. Scientists have used nanotechnology to make the study of even minuscule distances more tangible. Readers discover this information and much more through text and illustrations as they learn about the concepts involved and the tools used to measure distance.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
To build a house or paint a room, a person must know how to calculate the area of the space. Readers will learn ways to calculate area using height and length through this book's understandable diagrams, illustrations, and photographs. Examples from real-world experiences will bring the exercises to life, and readers can apply their knowledge to solving the math problems featured throughout.
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Even if objects are about the same size, that doesn't mean they're the same weight. Readers will learn about many units that measure weight and about concepts such as density, gravity, and mass. With colorful photographs and engaging illustrations of ancient and modern scales, this book will help readers learn facts about weight, including how boats float and how weight is a factor in baking" --
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher Publications
Pub. Date
©2020.
Language
English
Description
"How Many Mice Make an Elephant? And Other Big Questions about Size and Distance introduces children to a world of fascinating information by comparing sizes and distances in an easily relatable way. A wide range of subjects are covered, including animals, the human body, engineering, Earth, and space, to explore the answers to questions such as "How many ice cubes make an iceberg?", "How many high jumps to the Moon?" and "How many planet Earths fit...
10) Largo y corto
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Español
11) Measuring volume
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Volume, the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, is an important math concept for readers to grasp. This book guides readers to learn the simple formula for finding volume. The information provided is accompanied by vibrant photographs and engaging illustrations. Readers learn about shapes--both regular and irregular--as they solve for exact volumes or estimates.
13) Measuring speed
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Did you know cheetahs can run 70 miles per hour? How do we know this? In this book, readers learn how to measure speeds like that of a cheetah using a simple formula and metric and imperial units. Diagrams, illustrations, and photographs further illuminate the knowledge presented and help readers fully grasp the concept. A concluding activity teaches readers to measure their own speed and puts their knowledge to the test" --
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Español
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"¿Qué es un número primo? ¿Cómo se mide un área? ¿Por qué el cero es importante? Descúbrelo en este original y divertido libro sobre las matemáticos. Sigue a este grupo de mamuts curiosos en su aventura a través de los fundamentos de los números, las operaciones, la geometría, las mediciones y muchas otras cosas" --
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Thomas Jefferson was wild about numbers. He was constantly counting, measuring, and observing things that caught his interest. He loved sharing his discoveries and reading the discoveries of others. But when a famous Frenchman published a book about America, Jefferson was appalled: all the information in the book was wrong. The author insisted that America was a wretched, dismal place, where birds could not sing, dogs could not bark, and everything...
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