by Jerome, Kate Boehm
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Math behind the science Published by : National Geographic, (Washington, D.C. : ) Physical details: 24 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 23 cm. Subject(s): Mathematics -- Juvenile literature. | Measurement -- Juvenile literature. | Estimation theory -- Juvenile literature. Year : 2004
Item type :
01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education Learning Commons | 519.5 JER | Available |
Grades 3-8. Includes glossary and index. "Measuring, estimating" -- Cover.
"National Geographic reading expeditions" -- Cover.
Looks at how scientists use math as a tool to understand data, identifies systems used to make measurements, and describes situations in which using estimates is most practical. Questions that count --
Measuring little monsters --
The universal language of measurement --
Estimating with ease --
Math mentor: words count! --
Math notebook --
Glossary.