The Cartoon Guide to Algebra: An Illustrated Course for Mastering Algebra with Humor and Real-World Applications (Cartoon Guide Series, 22) - Softcover

Gonick, Larry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062202693 ISBN 13: 9780062202697

Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks, 2015

Synopsis

In this latest edition of the successful Cartoon Guide series, master cartoonist and former Harvard instructor Larry Gonick offers a complete and up-to-date illustrated course to help students understand and learn this core mathematical course taught in American schools.

Using engaging graphics and lively humor, Gonick covers all of the algebra essentials, including linear equations, polynomials, quadratic equations, and graphing techniques. He also offers a concise overview of algebra’s history and its many practical applications in modern life.

Combining Gonick’s unique ability to make difficult topics fun, interesting, and easy-to-understand—while still relaying the essential information in a clear, organized and accurate format—The Cartoon Guide to Algebra is an essential supplement and math study aid for students of all levels, in high school, college, and beyond.

This unique visual guide makes learning algebra easier than ever with:

• Algebra Essentials Covered: Master core concepts from linear equations and polynomials to quadratic equations and graphing techniques, all explained with clarity and wit.
• Engaging and Humorous Approach: Learn through Larry Gonick’s memorable cartoons and lively humor that make even the most intimidating topics fun.
• Practical, Real-World Applications: Go beyond the formulas with a concise overview of algebra’s history and its surprising uses in modern, everyday life.
• Math Help for All Levels: A perfect supplement for students in high school, college, or anyone looking to refresh their skills in an enjoyable way.

About this title

About the Author

LARRY GONICK has been creating comics that explain math, history, science, and other big subjects for more than forty years. His Cartoon Guide series has enjoyed immense success. He has been a calculus instructor at Harvard (where he earned his BA and MA in mathematics) and a Knight Science Journalism Fellow at MIT. He was staff cartoonist for Muse magazine.

Larry Gonick's books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into more than twenty-five languages. He lives in San Francisco, California.

From the Back Cover

A comprehensive and comical new illustrated guide to algebra

Do you think that a Cartesian plane is a luxury jetliner? Does the phrase "algebraic expression" leave you with a puzzled look? Do you believe that the Order of Operations is an Emmy-winning medical drama? Then you need The Cartoon Guide to Algebra to put you on the road to algebraic literacy.

The Cartoon Guide to Algebra covers all of algebra's essentials—including rational and real numbers, the number line, variables, expressions, laws of combination, linear and quadratic equations, rates, proportion, and graphing—with clear, funny, and easy-to-understand illustrations, making algebra's many practical applications come alive. This latest math guide from New York Times bestselling author Larry Gonick is an essential supplement for students of all levels, in high school, college, and beyond. School's most dreaded subject has never been more fun.

Edition details

• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0062202693
• ISBN 13: 9780062202697
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240