Measure Up! |
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Series title: | Measure Up! Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7614-2320-1 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2007 |
Publisher: | Cavendish Square Publishing LLC
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Imprint: | Cavendish Square |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $170.35 |
Book Description:
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How hot is it? How much does it weigh? How fast is it? How big is it? How far away is it? These all seem like simple questions, but how do we answer them? Measure Up! explores the history of how measurement was developed, as well as the practical applications of measurement. Each book has an experiment, as well as helpful equations for metric and standard conversions. Interesting sidebars, full-color photography, illustrations, and engaging text offer readers an intriguing look into...
More DescriptionHow hot is it? How much does it weigh? How fast is it? How big is it? How far away is it? These all seem like simple questions, but how do we answer them? Measure Up! explores the history of how measurement was developed, as well as the practical applications of measurement. Each book has an experiment, as well as helpful equations for metric and standard conversions. Interesting sidebars, full-color photography, illustrations, and engaging text offer readers an intriguing look into the science of measurement.