Arroyo, Sheri L.

How deep sea divers use math / by Sheri L. Arroyo ; math curriculum consultant, Rhea A. Stewart. - New York : Chelsea Clubhouse, c2010. - 32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm. - Math in the real world . - Math in the real world. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.

What is deep sea diving? -- Scuba diving in the sunlit zone -- How far can I see? -- Diving in the deep -- The pressure is on! -- How deep is the ocean? -- How much air will I need? -- Underwater geologists -- Exploring shipwrecks -- Marine biology -- Diving for the navy -- Antarctic research -- If you want to be a deep sea diver.

Looks at some of the many ways in which deep sea divers use math on a daily basis to determine how long they can stay in cold water, determine how much air is left in an oxygen tank, and more.

6.4 Follett Library Resources 3-6 3-6 Follett Library Resources

1604136111 9781604136111 (lib. bdg.)

2009018413


Deep diving--Mathematics--Juvenile literature.
Mathematics--Juvenile literature.
Scuba divers--Juvenile literature.
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Scuba diving--Mathematics.
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GV838.672 / .A77 2010

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