The Joy of Mathematics: Discovering Mathematics All Around You

discovering mathematics all around you

Wide World Publishing, Tetra (Jan 23, 1993)

9780933174658

| Paperback

256 pages | 140 x 212 mm | English

$ 10.95 | Value: $ 10.95

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Dewey 510

LC Classification QA93 .P365 1989

LC Control No. 89016503

Subject

Mathematics
Mathematics / History & Philosophy
Mathematics / Recreations & Games
Mathematics / Reference
Mathematics/ Popular Works

Plot

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 randomit's mini essays are self-contained providing the reader with an enjoyable way to explore and experience mathematics at its best.

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Retail Price	$ 10.95
Value	$ 10.95