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The Penguin Dictionary of Curious and Interesting Numbers
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Full Title:
The Penguin Dictionary of Curious and Interesting Numbers
Contributors:
By (Author) David Wells
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:
Penguin Books Ltd
Publication Date:
4th September 1997
UK Publication Date:
4th September 1997
Country:
United Kingdom
Classifications
Readership:
General
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Main Subject:
Other Subjects:
Reference works
Dewey:
513.2
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
256
Dimensions:
Width 129mm, Height 197mm, Spine 14mm
Weight:
193g
Description
This dictionary of numbers, arranged in order of magnitude, exposes the fascinating facts about certain numbers and number sequences. The aim of the book is to entertain and enthral the reader, which it certainly does.
Author Bio
DAVID WELLS has written extensively on problems and popular mathematics, and many of his titles are available in Penguin. He is involved in education through writing and research, and lives in this country.
