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022260
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London, Michael O'Mara Books, 2016.
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192pYellow Spine
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We've always measured the world around us, from how big things are, to how fast they go, how much they're worth and practically everything in between. But who decided how we do it, and why? The Long and the Short of It takes us back in time to discover the origins and evolution of a huge variety of different units of measurement. On the way it answers such questions as: Why do we measure time in units of 60? How do you determine the height of a mountain when sea level keeps changing? Why did the length of a mile once depend on where you came from? What's the width of a horse's backside got to do with NASA's booster rockets? Packed with fascinating stories, this is an intriguing guide to the many systems of measurement that make sense of our daily lives, from pounds and parsecs to bushels and barricades.
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9781782437437 Pb.
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| I02023 | 530.8/DON | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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020794
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New York, Harper Collins Children's Books, 2003.
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32pYellow Spine
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Marvelosissimo the Magician explains the development of standard units of measure, and shows the simplicity of calculating length, height, weight, and volume using the metric system.
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9780060848064 Pb.
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008091
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Great Britain, Thames & Hudson, 2007.
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224pBlack Spine
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This lively survey covers an astonishing array of subjects, from the earliest currency to the birth of the meter, from the force of hurricanes to body mass index, from air pressure, earthquakes, and pollen counts to happiness, blood types, and intelligence. Each measuring method is put into its proper historical context and explained in detail.
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Introduction
The meaning of measuring:
Going metric
Number and mathematics
Customary units
Instruments and techniques
Measuring nature:
Atoms
Earth
Universe
Measuring man:
Mind
Body
Society
The measure of all things
Further reading
Illustration credits
Index
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9780500513676 Hb.
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| 008460 | 530.809/ROB | Main | On Shelf | Reference books | Reference |
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