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OverviewWhen astronauts fly into space to conduct missions, it is made possible because of precise mathematical calculations, from how the spacecraft leaves Earth's atmosphere to how the astronauts pilot the craft. How Astronauts Use Math reveals how designers use math to calculate distance, speed, velocity, and their own safety when creating space-faring vehicles. Concepts and skills emphasized include: Number Sense and Operations Problem Solving Estimation Measurement Data Analysis Algebraic Thinking Geometry and Spatial Sense. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mary Hense , Rhea A. StewartPublisher: Chelsea House Publishers Imprint: Chelsea House Publishers Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.265kg ISBN: 9781604136104ISBN 10: 1604136103 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 31 October 2009 Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Educational: Primary & Secondary Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMary Hense always loved planes and spaceships. From her backyard in Florida, USA, she watches rockets take off from the Kennedy Space Center more than 60 miles away Rhea A. Stewart , M.A., Specialist in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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