Marvels of Math: Fascinating Reads and Awesome Activities
By (Author) Kendall Haven
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Libraries Unlimited Inc
15th October 1998
United States
Tertiary Education
Non Fiction
Educational: Mathematics and numeracy
510
Paperback
184
Riveting stories and intriguing facts about the innovations and triumphs of mathematicians throughout history answer such questions as, When did the concept of zero originate Who discovered negative numbers and How were geometry or algebraic equations first created Each story has a list of terms to learn, related discussion questions, and experiments and activities that demonstrate and amplify the story's mathematical theme.
KENDALL HAVEN is a nationally recognized master storyteller and the author of numerous books, including Marvels of Math, Write Right!, and Close Encounters with Deadly Dangers. A former research scientist, he is based in Fulton, California.