The Joy of Mathematics: Discovering mathematics all around you
(Paperback, Second Edition)
Publishing Details
The Joy of Mathematics: Discovering mathematics all around you
By (Author) Theoni Pappas
Wide World Publishing,U.S.
Wide World Publishing,U.S.
25th January 1993
Second Edition
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
510
Commended for Book-of-the Month Club "Pick-of-the-Paperbacks" 1986 (United States)
Physical Properties
Paperback
256
Width 139mm, Height 215mm
297g
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 randomit's mini essays are self-contained providing the reader with an enjoyable way to explore and experience mathematics at its best.
