Marvels of Math: Fascinating Reads and Awesome Activities - Softcover

Haven, Kendall

 
9781563085857: Marvels of Math: Fascinating Reads and Awesome Activities

Synopsis

Riveting stories and intriguing facts about the innovations and triumphs of mathematicians throughout history answer such questions as, When did the concept of zero originate? Who discovered negative numbers? and How were geometry or algebraic equations first created? Each story has a list of terms to learn, related discussion questions, and experiments and activities that demonstrate and amplify the story's mathematical theme.

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author

KENDALL HAVEN is a nationally recognized master storyteller and the author of numerous books, including Marvels of Math, Write Right!, and Close Encounters with Deadly Dangers. A former research scientist, he is based in Fulton, California.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.