The Joy of Mathematics

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Synopsis
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.
Copyright:
1989

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781884550485
Related ISBNs:
9780933174658
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, Mathematics and Statistics, Philosophy
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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