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Synopsis
Take a wild and wonderful voyage through the world of mathematics
What′s a surefire way to show kids that math is a blast? Take them on a fantastic space odyssey, where they can see a pi in the sky, get stuck in galactic gridlock, and venture to the planet of the shapes, all while learning intriguing math concepts. Packed with lots of art, projects, historical profiles, and fun challenges, Math Trek 2 demonstrates that exploring math can lead to loads of adventure. From number sequences and buckeyballs to random walks, Math Trek 2 will pique kids′ curiosity and help them discover the relevance of math in their everyday lives.
Ivars Peterson (Washington, DC) is coauthor of Wiley′s Math Trek: Adventures in the MathZone and many adult books on popular mathematics. He also writes on mathematics for Science News and Muse magazines. Nancy Henderson (Washington, DC), who also coauthored the original Math Trek, is a freelance writer and editor whose articles have appeared in Working Woman, New Scientist, Science and Children, and many other publications.
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About the Author
IVARS PETERSON is an award–winning mathematics writer and the coauthor of Wiley’s Math Trek: Adventures in the MathZone. He also writes about mathematics for Science News and Muse magazines. NANCY HENDERSON, who also coauthored the original Math Trek, is a freelance writer and editor whose articles have appeared in Working Woman, New Scientist, Science and Children, and many other publications. Both authors live in Washington, D.C.
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Take a wild and Wonderful Voyage Through the Universe of Mathematics!
Just imagine how much fun it would be to explore the fourth dimension! Play baseball on an asteroid! Ride an alien bike with square wheels! Let Math Trek 2 take you on an intergalactic excursion as you master dizzying mathematical concepts on your home planet of Earth!
While playing games and solving puzzles, you can explore mind–boggling mental mysteries and investigate hidden patterns in the universe. From strange number sequences and bizarre buckyballs to random walks, you ll be amazed at the mathematical concepts you ll soon comprehend. So let Math Trek 2 take you on a fantastic space odyssey where you can look for a pi in the sky, get stuck in galactic gridlock, and sail away to the planet of the shapes!
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