"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...

Introduces readers to counting, wildlife, and comparison by exploring the size of Tyrannosaurus rex.

"In this lesson, you will learn how to find angle measurements using vertical angles."--

"To answer the most important questions of our age, we must understand size. Neither bacteria nor empires are immune to its laws. Measuring it is challenging, especially where complex systems like economies are concerned, yet mastering it offers rich rewards: the rise of the West, for example, was a direct result of ever more accurate and standardized measurements. Using the interdisciplinary approach that has won him a wide readership, Smil draws...

Quick moisture measurements on wood and building materials. Take quick Moisture measurements on wood and building materials with choice of pin or pinless (non-invasive) method. Easy-to-operate with display icons that indicate the levels of moisture content plus audible alert feature. Ideal for building restoration projects and applications where moisture detection on floors, tiles and under carpets is critical. A must-have tool for analyzing the after-effects...

Cooking and baking are perfect examples of math used in everyday life. Join Chef Dave Christopherson as he takes a closer look at practical applications of math at the grocery store and in the kitchen. Basic math skills are used to determine recipe costs, converting recipes, determining timing, and more. Kitchen and math concepts presented in short video segments include: reading a recipe, measuring techniques, kitchen equivalents, timing a meal,...

In this video lesson, you will learn how to measure an angle by using a fraction of a circle.--Publisher.

"A non-fiction introduction to the massive scale of the known universe"--Provided by publisher.

Extech 407026 Heavy Duty Light meter with four lighting types Tungsten/Daylight, Fluorescent, Sodium, and Mercury. The Extech 407026 Heavy Duty Light Meteris a compact and rugged light intensity meter that measures light level (illuminance) in three ranges: 2000, 20,000 or 50,000Lux or foot-candles. A large LCD display allows the user to read and interpret data right on the meter, while the Data Hold function allows for easy note-taking. The digital...