Math For Kids and Other People Too
Pappas, Theoni
ISBN 10: 1884550134 ISBN 13: 9781884550133
Published by Wide World Publishing, 1997
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Synopsis:
A book that brings mathematics to life in stories, puzzles and challenges.
Here we find -
• How the fractions were squeezed between the whole numbers
• Witness the rise and fall of the Roman numerals
• Do mental gymnastics with intriguing puzzles
• Challenge a friend to a special game
• Help factorials cut things down to size
• Discover what's a zillion
• Learn the magic of binary cards
• and many more topics
A TOTAL of 41 fascinating topics— all presented with the Pappas flair we have come to recognize and enjoy.
- Helps kids find out that mathematics is more than just computation. -
- Lets them discover the world of mathematics.-
Here we find -
• How the fractions were squeezed between the whole numbers
• Witness the rise and fall of the Roman numerals
• Do mental gymnastics with intriguing puzzles
• Challenge a friend to a special game
• Help factorials cut things down to size
• Discover what's a zillion
• Learn the magic of binary cards
• and many more topics
A TOTAL of 41 fascinating topics— all presented with the Pappas flair we have come to recognize and enjoy.
- Helps kids find out that mathematics is more than just computation. -
- Lets them discover the world of mathematics.-
From the Publisher:
Brings math to life in stories, puzzles & challenges.
A book that brings mathematics to life in stories, puzzles and challenges. Here we find how the fractions were squeezed between the whole numbers, witness the rise and fall of the Roman numerals, do mental gymnastics with intriguing puzzles, challenge a friend to a special game, help factorials cut things down to size, discover what's a zillion, learn the magic of binary cards, and much, much more. Helps kids find out that mathematics is more than just computation. Lets them discover the world of mathematics. "Pick a page, any page, and let the fun begin! Theoni Pappas's choice of stories, puzzles, and games is delightful, challenging, and timeless." (NCTM magazine) "Full of interesting math facts and intriguing puzzles, this book conveys in many fun ways the joy of mathematics. The first part of the book offers math stories and concepts, while the second part serves up puzzles, games, and tricks. As the author advises - Don't be afraid to open the book at random. It's designed to be used like that, and it is a delight. Selected as outstanding by Parent Council.®" (PARENT COUNCIL ® LTD).
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Math For Kids and Other People Too
Publisher: Wide World Publishing
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good