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English
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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...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Prove that some sets can't be measured - a result that is crucial to understanding the Banach-Tarski paradox, the strangest theorem in all of mathematics, which is presented in Lecture 23. Start by asking why mathematicians want to measure sets. Then learn how to construct a non-measurable set.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Now that you have established an understanding of the SI system, put your knowledge to work as you practice converting units from one system of measurement to another. You hone your conversion skills by working several sample problems.
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Learn to effectively measure and manage the performance of individual salespeople and entire sales teams.
Evaluating salespeople and the organization's performance as a whole is a critical responsibility for a manager, no matter how large or small the team or industry you're in. Revenue goals, expenses, and personal objectives are just some of metrics you need to keep an eye on. This course is aimed at managers and leaders who oversee sales teams...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Improve your PHP skills with these easy projects. Learn how to build a calculator in PHP to convert measurements (length, area, speed, temperature, etc.) between different units.
Easy PHP Projects introduces small-scale PHP projects that can be programmed in a day. This installment shows how to use PHP to convert measurements such as length, area, volume, mass, speed, and temperature into different units. The exercises are ideal for new PHP developers...
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Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Language
English
Description
"Kids will size up the world in a whole new way as they learn how to measure and assess different objects. Explore different forms of measurement; Learn about area and perimeter; Recognize geometric shapes in different objects; Practice measuring."--
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Next, you continue to lay a strong foundation for your understanding of chemistry by learning about one of the key tools you'll be using: the International System of Units (SI), or the metric system. This lecture explains why this system is so useful to scientists and lays out the prefixes and units of measurement that make up the metric system.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
As you grow familiar with physical properties of electric circuits, become acquainted with the instruments used to measure these quantities: voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, multimeters, and the oscilloscope. See how each of these instruments interacts with a circuit to test circuit behavior or measure quantities that may vary over time.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Chemists have convenient units for dealing with matter at the atomic scale. In this lecture, learn the origin and relative size of the angstrom to measure length, as well as the atomic mass unit, the mole for measuring quantity and the Kelvin scale for temperature.
Author
Publisher
Walter Foster Jr
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Provides an introduction to the basic concepts of measurement, including common units of measurement, how to convert from one unit to another, and the difference between measures used in the United States and the metric system.
13) Measure up
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Beep and Boots have an exciting, fun-packed day planned at the amusement park. The pals cannot wait to enjoy all the rides together. But when they check their heights, Boots is not tall enough to go on a lot of the rides. And going to an amusement park is no fun if you can't share it with friends. Will Beep be able to come up with a solution so the pair can go on the really high Star Drop ride?"--
15) Why pi?
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Focusing on how people from ancient Egyptians to modern scientists have used numbers to measure things through the ages. Includes games, puzzles, brainteasers, and fun facts.
16) Measuring
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
This book teaches early learners about the different ways we measure things while they build confidence in their reading skills. Full-color photographs, simple sentences, relevant sight words, and a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension are included.
17) Measure it!
Author
Series
Publisher
Sandcastle, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Provides an introduction to measurement of length and distance and the two systems that are used to calculate them.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Readers learn to identify different tools used to measure matter, such as balances, rulers, and thermometers. Also helps readers gain hands-on experience measuring, collecting and recording data, and graphing their results.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Language
English
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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...
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