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Why pi? : [how math applies to everyday life] / Johnny Ball. by Ball, Johnny Dorling Kindersley, 2010, c2009. Call #: 510 B187w Subjects Mathematics -- Juvenile literature   Mathematics -- History -- Juvenile literature   Science -- Juvenile literature   Measurement -- Juvenile literature ISBN:  9780756664770 (pbk.) Edition:  Paperback ed. Description:  93 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. Notes:  Subtitle taken from front cover. "First published in the United States in 2009 by DK Publishing."--T.p. verso. Includes index. Contents:  The ancient world. The daily planet ; Moons and months ; Seasons in the sun ; The right angles ; Measuring the land ; It's all Greek ; A round world ; Measuring the world ; Why pi? ; Building Rome -- The art of building aqueducts ; Why measure any body? ; Night and day ; Make a sundial/Make a star clock ; Weighing up -- The age of discovery. What goes around what? ; Galileo the great ; The gravity of the situation ; Where on Earth? ; All at sea ; Longtitude ; Mapping the world -- Modern measuring. Hot and cold ; Measuring energy ; Electricity ; Light fantastic ; Speed of light ; Under pressure ; Can you hear me? ; The sound of music ; Modern times ; Disaster! ; Very big ; Very small ; Weird and wonderful ; The metric system ; Answers/Index/Credits. Summary:  "Join Johnny Ball on a fun and action-filled adventure as he tells the remarkable story of math, from ancient mathmagicians to the world of modern science. It's an incredible geometrical journey into the world of measurement, math, and beyond!"--Back cover Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status Due Date   Captain William Spry Public Library Children's Nonfiction 510 B187w Childrens Books Checked out Jul 23, 2024 Add Copy to MyList

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