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English
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What makes a human society too big? What about a human being? Which alternative energy sources have the best chance of scaling and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels? Why do tall people make more money? What makes a face beautiful? How about a cathedral? How can changing the size of your plates help you lose weight?
To answer the most important questions of our age, we must understand size. Neither bacteria nor empires are immune to its laws....
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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...
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Holiday House
Language
English
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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...
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.
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English
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"This playful picture book introduces young readers to different units of measurement, then invites them to think of the many creative ways to quantify the meaningful moments in their lives. How do you measure the time it takes to read a good book? Sure, you can use units of time, like minutes or hours . . . but you can also use your very own measurements: how many times you laugh or cry, how many pages you turn, or how many times you ask to read...
8) 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?"--
10) Why pi?
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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.
12) Measuring
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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.
13) Who jumps more?
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Series
Publisher
Charlesbridge Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Olivia and Mei jump in the snow and compare their footprints to figure out who jumped farther and who jumped more times"--Provided by publisher.
When Olivia and Mei compare their footprints while jumping in the snow, they realize that one makes fewer (but bigger) jumps, and the other makes more (but smaller) jumps.
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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.
15) Length
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Series
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
c2018
Language
English
Description
This book describes what length is and why and how it is measured. It also discusses the U.S. customary system and the metric system.
Author
Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"Through cute animal pictures and simple language, this text will teach elementary math students about using nonstandard and standard measurements to measure length, width, and height. This book supports the Common Core Mathematical Standards Basic by helping students figure out the length of an object as a whole number of length units by counting how many multiple copies of a shorter object fit end to end along the original object as well as using...
18) Measuring
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Series
Publisher
KidHaven Pub
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Measuring is a challenging math skill, but it is also an important one. Early learners are introduced to basic measurement concepts that they can explore on their own or with an adult. Simple, clear text explains different units of measurement, supporting essential math curriculum topics. Familiar examples presented with full-color photographs help readers understand how to apply what they have learned in the world around them. Young readers will...
Author
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
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...
20) 9 kilometers
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Publisher
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"As a young boy walks nine kilometers to school, he travels through the mountain and rain forest landscapes of southern Chile"--
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