| The Joy of Mathematics: Discovering Mathematics All Around You Revised Edition Contributor(s): Pappas, Theoni (Author) |
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ISBN: 0933174659 ISBN-13: 9780933174658 Publisher: Wide World Publishing OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1993 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Reference - Mathematics | Recreations & Games - Mathematics | History & Philosophy |
| Dewey: 510 |
| LCCN: 89016503 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.5" W x 8.4" (0.70 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Part of the joy of mathematics is that it is everywhere-in soap bubbles, electricity, da Vinci's masterpieces, even in an ocean wave. Written by the well-known mathematics teacher consultant, this volume's collection of over 200 clearly illustrated mathematical ideas, concepts, puzzles, and games shows where they turn up in the real world. You'll find out what a googol is, visit hotel infinity, read a thorny logic problem that was stumping them back in the 8th century. THE JOY OF MATHEMATICS is designed to be opened at random...it's mini essays are self-contained providing the reader with an enjoyable way to explore and experience mathematics at its best. |