How deep sea divers use math / by Sheri L. Arroyo ; math curriculum consultant, Rhea A. Stewart.

By:

Arroyo, Sheri L

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Math in the real worldPublication details: New York : Chelsea Clubhouse, c2010.Description: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cmISBN:

1604136111
9781604136111 (lib. bdg.)

Subject(s): DDC classification:

797.2/3 22

LOC classification:

GV838.672 .A77 2010

Contents:

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.

Summary: 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.

Holdings
Item type	Home library	Shelving location	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	İlkokul Kütüphanesi / Primary School Library	Primary (PS)	E 797.2 ARR /I (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		T 318287

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.

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.