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"A vibrant account of how measurement has invisibly shaped our world, from ancient civilizations to the modern day. From the cubit to the kilogram, the humble inch to the speed of light, measurement is a powerful tool that humans invented to make sense of the world. In this revelatory work of science and social history, James Vincent dives into its hidden world, taking readers from ancient Egypt, where measuring the annual depth of the Nile was an...
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Very short introductions volume 500
Pub. Date
2016.
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English
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Measurement is a fundamental concept that underpins almost every aspect of the modern world. It is central to the sciences, social sciences, medicine, and economics, but it affects everyday life. We measure everything - from the distance of far-off galaxies to the temperature of the air, levels of risk, political majorities, taxes, blood pressure, IQ, and weight. The history of measurement goes back to the ancient world, and its story has been one...
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HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
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Polly's got a pen pal - in Canada! Polly's sure that she and her new friend, Ally, will have a lot in common. When Ally writes that she's 125 centimeters tall and weighs 25 kilograms, Polly wants to know if she's the same. Polly wishes she could go and visit her -- but Ally lives 450 kilometers away! Young readers will learn about metric units like centimeters, kilograms, kilometers, and liters as they follow this story of two friends who can't be...
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Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
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Scout & Friends head over to Shapeville in this delightful skill-building adventure that shows what a circle, square and triangle can really do. A new playground is being built at the park by the Beaver Brothers and soon the pets have their hands full helping with the construction. With the guidance of 'measuring' mice, the pets learn how to measure out all the various shapes, sizes, and dimensions needed to build the perfect parts of a perfect playground....
12) Measuring speed
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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Discuss the tools and units of measurement used to measure speed.
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Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
©2016.
Language
English
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Math is much more than measuring the sides of a triangle. This exciting book makes readers grab their rulers and maybe even their tape measures to explore the concept of distance in exciting and unpredictable ways. Readers learn through simple text the concept of distance, what increments to use when measuring it, and why knowing the distance between two points is an important concept for any student.
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Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The ants need to plan the Blowout Bug Jamboree! But how can they build a thrilling carnival ride for the festival if they don't know how many bugs will come, or how big those bugs will be? This is a colorful and fun-filled introduction to nonstandard measurement, comparison, and organizing and representing data. As caterpillars, butterflies, and other insects are measured and compared in lengths of ants, an amazing plan unfolds. Just in time for the...
15) Measuring area
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PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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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.
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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Cooking and baking are perfect examples of math used in everyday life. Join Chef Dave Christopherson as he takes a closer look at practical applications of math at the grocery store and in the kitchen. Basic math skills are used to determine recipe costs, converting recipes, determining timing, and more. Kitchen and math concepts presented in short video segments include: reading a recipe, measuring techniques, kitchen equivalents, timing a meal,...
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Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Is baking basic chemistry? Are ingredients basic biology? And is cooking basic math? If you can't tell a tsp from a TBL, you're likely to get a pancake when you wanted a souffle. Basic math is needed to help you properly prepare a recipe your guests will enjoy, or to change your favorite recipe to serving ten people instead of four. Matt the Mathematical Cook is a lively host who will multiply, divide, measure and whip up a few recipes in the process....
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PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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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.
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Prometheus Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Big data is often touted as the key to understanding almost every aspect of contemporary life. This critique of "information hubris" shows that even more important than data is finding the right metrics to evaluate it. The author, an expert in environmental design and city planning, examines the many ways in which we measure ourselves and our world. He dissects the metrics we apply to health, worker productivity, our children's education, the quality...
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