Joy of mathematics: discovering mathematics all around you

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.

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Subject(s)Mathematics
Author(s)Theoni Pappas
Age11-14, 14-16
Published1989
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Shelf referenceA 511 PAP
ISN/ISBN9780933174658
Direct URLhttps://www-dev.stem.org.uk/x8u84

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