How many mice make an elephant? : and other big questions about size and distance / by Tracey Turner ; with some notes about numbers by Kjartan Poskitt ; illustrated by Aaron Cushley.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Hood River County Library District.
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"How Many Mice Make an Elephant? And Other Big Questions about Size and Distance introduces children to a world of fascinating information by comparing sizes and distances in an easily relatable way. A wide range of subjects are covered, including animals, the human body, engineering, Earth, and space, to explore the answers to questions such as "How many ice cubes make an iceberg?", "How many high jumps to the Moon?" and "How many planet Earths fit inside the Sun?" The math and logic behind each comparison is explained clearly and simply."--Amazon.com.| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Age Hold Protection | Active/Create Date | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River County Library | J 530.8 TUR (Text) | 33892100715748 | Children's New Books | Book | None | 12/29/2020 | Available | - |
Record details
- ISBN: 9780753475652
- ISBN: 0753475650
- ISBN: 9780753445402
- ISBN: 0753445409
- Physical Description: 48 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
- Publisher: New York : Kingfisher Publications, 2020.
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| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Summary, etc.: | "How Many Mice Make an Elephant? And Other Big Questions about Size and Distance introduces children to a world of fascinating information by comparing sizes and distances in an easily relatable way. A wide range of subjects are covered, including animals, the human body, engineering, Earth, and space, to explore the answers to questions such as "How many ice cubes make an iceberg?", "How many high jumps to the Moon?" and "How many planet Earths fit inside the Sun?" The math and logic behind each comparison is explained clearly and simply."--Amazon.com. |
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