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In this guided tour of our planetary neighborhood, the Milky Way and other galaxies, and beyond, detailed maps and fascinating imagery from recent space missions partner with clear, authoritative scientific information. Starting with the sun and moving outward into space, acclaimed science writer and physicist James Trefil illuminates each planet, the most important moons, significant asteroids, and other objects in our solar system. Looking beyond,...
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Sir Cumference math adventures volume 8
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When Sir Cumference and Lady Di of Ameter invite two bakers to compete for the honor of baking the annual Harvest Sweet, the bakers must figure out a way to chart whose treats are the favorites.
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The mathematical concept of coordinate grids is introduced as five friends embark on a high-tech geochaching adventure, using a handheld GPS device. Readers learn how to plot data points from a table, label ordered pairs, and name coordinate points on a grid. Applied key concepts include the x-axis, y-axis, x-coordinate, and y-coordinate. This book also features a discovery activity, a connection to geography, and a mathematical vocabulary introduction.
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"Born in Scotland more than 250 years ago, William Playfair was a dreamer who saw the world differently from other people. Unfortunately, this difference sometimes got in the way of his success. Early on, as he attempted to apply his unique perspective to a series of career opportunities in order to gain riches! fame! glory! he instead suffered one failure after another. Then, while writing a book about economics, Will's innovative vision inspired...
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Tally charts are an excellent way to organize, represent, and interpret data, a key skill in today's math classrooms. Readers will learn the components of a tally chart and how each is essential in understanding the information the chart holds. Entertaining topics, questions and answers, and a colorful design make this book a comprehensible companion to the mathematics curriculum. Step-by-Step Instructions, Quiz, Glossary, For Further Information...
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Written by an experienced engineer, this easy-to-follow TAB guide shows, step-by-step, how to navigate the roadmaps of electronic circuits and systems. Filled with new illustrations and DIY examples, the book clearly explains how to understand and create high-precision electronics diagrams. You will discover how to identify parts and connections, interpret element ratings, and apply diagram-based information in your own projects. Beginner's Guide...
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Helps you make meaning of all your data and turn it into clear and actionable visualizations. This title shows you how to analyze large amounts of data, quickly slice data into various views on the fly, automate redundant reporting, create eye-catching visualizations, and more.
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"The Sky Atlas unveils some of the most beautiful maps and charts ever created during humankind's quest to map the skies above us. This richly illustrated treasury showcases the finest examples of celestial cartography-a glorious art often overlooked by modern map books-as well as medieval manuscripts, masterpiece paintings, ancient star catalogs, antique instruments, and other curiosities. This is the sky as it has never been presented before: the...
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Demystify stock charts so you can up your investing game. Candlestick Charting For Dummies is here to show you that candlestick charts are not just for Wall Street traders. Everyday investors like you can make sense of all those little lines and boxes, with just a little friendly Dummies training. We'll show you where to find these charts (online or in your favorite investing app), what they mean, and how to dig out valuable information. Then, you'll...
15) Trading price action trends: technical analysis of price charts bar by bar for the serious trader
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"A practical guide to profiting from institutional trading trends. The key to being a successful trader is finding a system that works and sticking with it. Author Al Brooks has done just that. By simplifying his trading system and trading only 5-minute price charts he's found a way to capture profits regardless of market direction or economic climate. His first book, Reading Price Charts Bar by Bar, offered an informative examination of his system,...
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Through infographics and illustrations readers will learn about the sometimes gross and absolutely always fascinating world of insects. With astounding numbers, facts, and figures, discover some of the most astonishing aspects of the animals that outnumber us humans on the planet: bugs!
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Starting with the Big Bang itself, we explore the secret lives of galaxies and stars, and examine the thousand new planets now discovered beyond the Solar System-- checking out their viability for alien life. We chronicle the incredible instruments and machines that are discovering the hidden secrets of the Universe, from 'telescopes' deep under the Antarctic ice to robotic explorers on distant worlds. We investigate the astounding technology used...
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