equations

Secret agent Matt Mattics must rely upon his knowledge of equations with a single variable in order to stop Dr. Strangeglove from turning the world's numbers into tasty beverages with his Number Juicer.

Presents information on equations, covering topics such as inverse operations, checking solutions, solving addition and subtraction equations, solving multiplication and division equations, and bar diagrams. Includes practice problems, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

This examination of elementary algebra begins with the essential first step: explaining how algebra is relevant to real life. After that, readers will be taken on a journey through the highlights of algebra, from its basic principles through real numbers and the application of algebra’s fundamental concepts. Diagrams and equations, as well as repetition and building on concepts, help make difficult concepts clear. Sidebars highlighting important historical figures in the field of algebra bring a human element to the discussion. After reading this book, students will no longer be intimidated by the thought of algebra!.

Examines the history of the scientific method and describes each of its components, including observation, research, making an hypothesis, designing and conducting an experiment, and analyzing the results.

Describes how scientists learn about the natural world by developing hypotheses from their observations, testing their theories, and understanding basic scientific laws.

Visitors to Safari Park use simple algebra to figure out how many rides they can get with their tickets.

A science historian examines the equations from Pythagoras to Heisenberg's "uncertainty principle" which discloses the limits of human knowledge. Includes photographs and diagrams chronologically.

Uses the setting of a school basketball game to teach children subtraction and addition equations.

The stories of the people and discoveries that led to the five most powerful and important scientific achievements in human history.

Presents an introduction to solving algebraic equations, and provides an overview of the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome.