What's Maths All About? (What and Why) - Softcover

Frith, Alex; Gillespie, Lisa Jane; Lacey, Minna

 
9781409595212: What's Maths All About? (What and Why)

Synopsis

Discover what numbers are and how they help describe the world around us, and learn about some of the greatest mathematicians and their theories. Covers a wide range of maths topics, including algebra, geometry, charts and statistics. Humorous illustrations add colour to the history of mathematics and famous mathematicians.

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About the Author

Alex Frith (Author) Alex Frith has been writing Usborne books since 2005. His diverse output covers such titles as 'See inside Your Head', 'Stories of Thor' and 'Politics for Beginners'. He has spoken at multiple festivals about his book '100 Things to Know About Space'. Alex can be found in London. Minna Lacey (Author) Since joining Usborne, Minna has written books on everything from pirates and gladiators to jungles and oceans. She studied Maths and Philosophy at university and previously worked as a journalist and illustrator in London, Bogota and New York. In her spare time, she loves writing stories, drawing and playing the guitar.

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ISBN 10:  1409523314 ISBN 13:  9781409523314
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd, 2012
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