Puzzling out patterns
Title:
Puzzling out patterns
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Summary:
Discusses the mathematical tools and techniques that scientists use to gather, analyze and interpret data. Explains ratios, how to use them to make a scale model, and how to recognize patterns in ratio tables. Explores how scientists use sonar to map the seafloor. Teaches how to use patterns on graphs to make predictions.
Year Published:
2004
Series:
Physical Description:
24 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 23 cm.
Contents:
Puzzles to patterns -- Big bird -- An ancient giant -- See with sound -- Math mentor: order is important! -- Math notebook -- Glossary.
Grade Interest level:
Grades 3-8.
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ISBN:
9780792245940
Publisher:
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2004.
