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Pub. Date
[2013], c2008
Language
English
Description
Before global positioning systems and modern mapmaking, the concept of longitude was just a dream. Without its guidance, navigation in the 1700s was both unpredictable and deadly until one man solved the mystery. Richard Dreyfuss narrates this dramatic re-creation of longitude's difficult birth and the remarkable history-making life of a country carpenter named John Harrison. Go back in time to see history, and longitude, in the making.
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
There isn't just one way to assemble a quilt, as this guide demonstrates. Quilters looking to understand quilt construction, visual appeal, and design options learn that placement and block combinations are the keys to success when designing quilts. Simple traditional block patterns can become stunning when placed in certain patterns of horizontal, vertical, and diagonal rows. This manual explores all the possibilities and gives fabulous examples...
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
Español
Description
This video illustrates how length and temperature are measured using common lab equipment. Students are shown how to accurately measure length using tools such as meter sticks and metric rulers, and how to record their observations. Temperature is also frequently measured in the school lab. The safe use of various types of thermometers is highlighted. Other terminology includes: metric units, meter, centimeter, millimeter, rounding off, glass thermometer,...
Pub. Date
[2005], c2000
Language
English
Description
Every point on earth has a unique global address, which is described by the system of latitude and longitude. With today's satellite navigation systems, we can find latitude and longitude positions with an accuracy of a few centimeters. This program describes how the system of latitude and longitude works, clearly defining key terms and concepts with the use of diagrams, illustrations, and video footage. The history of latitude and longitude is examined,...
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