Dr. Math Introduces Geometry (Paperback)

The Math Forum

ISBN 10: 0471225541 / ISBN 13: 9780471225546

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York, 2004

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Paperback. You, Too, Can Understand Geometry - Just Ask Dr. Math! Have you started studying geometry in math class? Do you get totally lost trying to find the perimeter of a rectangle or the circumference of a circle? Don't worry. Grasping the basics of geometry doesn't have to be as scary as it sounds. Dr. Math-the popular online math resource-is here to help! Students just like you have been turning to Dr. Math for years asking questions about math problems, and the math doctors at The Math Forum have helped them find the answers with lots of clear explanations and helpful hints. Now, with Dr. Math Introduces Geometry, you'll learn just what it takes to succeed in this subject. You'll find the answers to dozens of real questions from students who needed help understanding the basic concepts of geometry, from lines, rays, and angles to measuring three-dimensional objects and applying geometry in the real world. Pretty soon, everything from recognizing types of quadrilaterals to finding surface area to counting lines of symmetry will make sense. Plus, you'll get plenty of tips for working with tricky problems submitted by other kids who are just as confused as you are. You won't find a better introduction to the world and language of geometry anywhere! You, Too, Can Understand Geometry - Just Ask Dr. Math ! Have you started studying geometry in math class? Do you get totally lost trying to find the perimeter of a rectangle or the circumference of a circle? Don't worry. Grasping the basics of geometry doesn't have to be as scary as it sounds. Dr. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dr. Math Introduces Geometry (Paperback)
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471225541
• ISBN 13: 9780471225546
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Kids most frequent geometry questions answered by expert math teachers This easy-to-follow resource is a must for any student who has questions about geometry basics. With an entertaining tone and lots of illustrations, the experts at the Math Forum help students gain the knowledge they'll need to tackle the topics in a beginning geometry curriculum, from definitions of two- and three-dimensional figures to the Pythagorean theorem and finding the volume of a cylinder. The Math Doctors also provide clear explanations, real-world examples, and helpful tips for solving the problems beginning geometry students find most challenging. The Math Forum at Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA) is an award-winning Web site and the most popular online math resource for parents, teachers, and students in elementary and secondary math courses. Previous books in this series include Dr. Math Gets You Ready for Algebra (0-471-22556-8) and Dr. Math Explains Algebra (0-471-22555-X).

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THE MATH FORUM @ Drexel (www.mathforum.org) is an award-winning Web site and one of the most popular online math resources for students and teachers. The Math Forum offers answers to all kinds of math questions, prepared by a team of math experts. It also keeps archives of previous questions and answers, hosts online communities, and posts several "problems of the week."