Fractals, Googols, and Other Mathematical Tales

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Synopsis
A treasure trove of stories that make mathematical ideas come to life. Explores math concepts and topics such as real numbers, exponents, dimensions, the golden rectangle in both serious and humorous ways. Stories such as the parable of p, the number line that fell apart, Leonhard the magic turtle and many others offer an amusing and entertaining way to explore and share mathematical ideas regardless of age or background. The reference section following each story is designed as enrichment information for the concepts presented in each story.
Copyright:
1993

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781884550461
Related ISBNs:
9780933174894
Publisher:
Wide World Publishing, Tetra
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Theoni Pappas.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Reference, Education, Mathematics and Statistics, Philosophy
Grade Levels:
Second grade
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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