Mind Blowing Math: Packed With Amazing Facts! - Softcover

Regan, Lisa

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1788883098 ISBN 13: 9781788883092

Publisher: Arcturus Pub, 2019

Synopsis

23,076 words. Did you know that you can measure the height of buildings with your own shadow? Or that when you shuffle a pack of cards, chances are that no other pack of cards has ever been in that order, ever? This highly accessible, dynamic book is packed with fun, unexpected and awesome ideas about maths. It mixes a fresh, modern illustration style with punchy, eye-opening facts and humorous anecdotes about famous mathematicians and their groundbreaking discoveries. Ideal for children aged 8-12. Each page will cover a different topic, from geometry, and computers and coding, to algorithms, and infinity giving plenty of variety in the book. There is a Hall of Fame section, with profiles of 20 distinguished mathematicians from throughout history. There are also 6 classic maths problems, from the Monty Hall Problem to the Jail-Break Problem. Every page is a new experience, revealing surprising images or brain-bending facts. This title features short paragraphs, strong hooks, and clear explanations, making it ideal for readers of all abilities... and even those who thought they hated math!

About this title

About the Author

Lisa Regan is the author of more than 200 published titles, including puzzle books, children's reference, licensed characters and curriculum-linked workbooks.

Rhys Jefferys is an illustrator whose colourful work tends to focus on the fun and educational side of children's books. He is based in Vancouver.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcturus Pub
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1788883098
• ISBN 13: 9781788883092
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Jefferys Rhys
• Number of pages: 128