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"Shape reveals the geometry underneath some of the most important scientific, political, and philosophical problems we face. Geometry asks: Where are things? Which things are near each other? How can you get from one thing to another thing? ... Geometry doesn't just measure the world--it explains it. Shape shows us how"--
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Rafael quiere proteger sus juguetes de Essie, su hermanita. Para eso busca materiales en su casa para construir un muro que sea lo suficientemente alto y ancho como para que Essie no pase. ¿Pero ese muro sèr lo suficientemente fuerte? ¿Y qǔ quiere Essie realmente? Esta es una explorac̤in divertida del espacio ̕fsico y de la geomet̕ra, la cual presenta personajes chicanos (mexicoamericanos) e incluye un glosario de palabras en espąol.
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"What types of shapes are in a baseball stadium? How many angles are there on a soccer field? In this book you can find out, as you learn to identify plane shapes and solid shapes in different types of sports. Whether you are looking for line segments on a football field, or using angles while playing pool, you can discover how special attributes help to name polygons and other geometric shapes. Lace up your cleats, put on your helmet, and get ready...