| Descript |
xv, 301 p. : ill. ; 19 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 295-297) and index |
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How to solve problems -- Dealing with large numbers -- General questions -- Animals and people -- Transportation -- Energy and work -- Hydrocarbons and carbohydrates -- The earth the moon, and lots of gerbils -- Energy and the environment -- The atmosphere -- Risk -- Unanswered questions |
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Unlocks the power of approximation-- popular mathematics rounded to the nearest power of ten. The ability to estimate is an important skill in daily life |
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Estimation theory -- Miscellanea
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Problem solving -- Miscellanea
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| Alt Author |
Adam, John A
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