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1) The math book: from pythagoras to the 57th dimension, 250 milestones in the history of mathematics
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The Neumann Prize-winning, illustrated exploration of mathematics-from its timeless mysteries to its history of mind-boggling discoveries.
Beginning millions of years ago with ancient "ant odometers" and moving through time to our modern-day quest for new dimensions, The Math Book covers 250 milestones in mathematical history. Among the numerous delights readers will learn about as they dip into this inviting anthology: cicada-generated prime numbers,...
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Having been recently dumped for the nineteenth time by a girl named Katherine, recent high school graduate and former child prodigy Colin sets off on a road trip with his best friend to try to find some new direction in life while also trying to create a mathematical formula to explain his relationships.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
c2012
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English
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"In 2010, award-winning professor Steven wrote a series for the New York Times online called "The Elements of Math." It was hugely popular: Each piece climbed the most emailed list and elicited hundreds of comments. Readers begged for more, and has now delivered. In this fun, fast-paced book, he offers us all a second chance at math. Each short chapter of The Joy of X provides an "Aha!" moment, starting with why numbers are helpful, and moving on...
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Arcturus
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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Think you've got math all figured out? Think again! Young readers can discover the wacky, weird and incredible side of math with this hands-on, inspirational and accessible guide, written by award-winning author Anna Claybourne. This book will show children math from a completely new angle - and we're not just talking about geometry! Inside you will find genius number tricks, secret shortcuts, impossible shapes, cool codes and awesome experiments....
13) The secret life of math: Discover how (and why) numbers have survived from the cave dwellers to us!
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Williamson Books
Pub. Date
2005
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English
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Frankie Pickle volume 3
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English
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Worried that he will not pass his math quiz on Monday, Frankie cannot find any time to study over the weekend. Comic strip illustrations are interspersed throughout the text.
18) Go figure!
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DK
Pub. Date
2005
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English
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A collection of math activities that include brainteasers, magic tricks, and mind-reading games.
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B Small Publishing Ltd
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[2019]
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English
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Discover what can happen when science, technology, engineering, art and math come together. From the types of energy on our planet or the physics behind sound waves to creative thinking and groundbreaking technology, the basic principles in this book will spark a lifelong passion for STEAM.
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