Asombroso Libro de Las Comparaciones
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Madrid Santillana ; | Altea, 1997.
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64 pages ill: 36 cm
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Published
Madrid Santillana ; | Altea, 1997.
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Book
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Spanish
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Grado 5-8. Este llamativo libro hace comparaciones basadas en cantidades conocidas en lugar de medidas numéricas. Por ejemplo, el peso de la ballena azul se compara verbal y gráficamente con el peso de 26 elefantes africanos. Los pliegos de doble página se dedican a la medición de tamaños, pesos, volúmenes, alturas, velocidades y distancias comparativas. El alcance incluye el cosmos, la Tierra y la vida en él. La introducción define los criterios básicos que se utilizarán; una vez que se hacen las comparaciones con estos puntos de referencia, estas nuevas comparaciones pueden usarse en secciones posteriores. Hay equivalencias directas, como que la población de Seúl sea igual a la población de Australia. Otras comparaciones son proporcionales: si un hombre pudiera saltar tan lejos como un saltamontes, podría saltar 103 pies en largo en lugar del récord mundial de 29 pies. Las ilustraciones informativas y entretenidas se utilizan de manera efectiva para demostrar los temas tratados. Una pequeña objeción es que, si bien el índice ayuda a ubicar referencias a elementos específicos, no indica qué se mide. Sin embargo, en general, esta oferta de gran tamaño brillante y colorida es una delicia; es una excelente fuente para navegar, ya que cada entrada conduce a los lectores por un nuevo camino. Jeffrey A. French, Biblioteca Pública de Cleveland Heights-University Heights
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Grade 5-8. This eye-catching book makes comparisons based on known quantities rather than numerical measurements. For example, the weight of the blue whale is compared verbally and graphically to the weight of 26 African elephants. Double-page spreads are devoted to the measurement of comparative sizes, weights, volumes, heights, speeds, and distances. The scope includes the cosmos, Earth, and life on it. The introduction defines the basic yardsticks to be used; once comparisons are made to these points of reference, these new comparisons may be used in later sections. There are straight equivalencies, such as the population of Seoul being equal to the population of Australia. Other comparisons are proportional: if a man could jump as far as a grasshopper, he could long jump 103 feet instead of merely the world record of 29 feet. The informative, entertaining illustrations are used effectively to demonstrate the topics covered. A minor quibble is that while the index helps locate references to specific items, it does not indicate what is measured. Overall, though, this bright and colorful oversized offering is a delight; it is a great source for browsing, as each entry leads readers down a new path.?Jeffrey A. French, Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Grade 5-8
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Russell, A. (1997). Asombroso Libro de Las Comparaciones . Santillana ; | Altea.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Russell, Ash. 1997. Asombroso Libro De Las Comparaciones. Santillana ; | Altea.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Russell, Ash. Asombroso Libro De Las Comparaciones Santillana ; | Altea, 1997.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Russell, Ash. Asombroso Libro De Las Comparaciones Santillana ; | Altea, 1997.
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