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Author
Series
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.
9) The planets are very, very, very far away: a journey through the amazing scale of the solar system
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"The solar system unfolds before your eyes in this cheeky, myth-busting book (grounded in real math)!"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
"The mathematical concepts of distance, rate, and time are explored as students partake in their school's annual field day. Readers also learn about proportions, ratios, and cross products. This book includes a discovery activity, connections to science and engineering, and mathematical vocabulary introduction"--
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Introduces children to a world of . . . information by comparing sizes and distances in a . . . 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 inside the Sun?' The math and logic behind each comparison is explained clearly and simply"--Amazon....
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