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FRACTALS,
GOOGOLS & OTHER MATHEMATICAL TALES
by Theoni Pappas.
- A treasure trove of stories
that make mathematical ideas come to life. Explores math concepts
and topics such as real numbers, exponents, dimensions, the golden
rectangle in both serious and humorous ways. Penrose the cat,
the parable of p, the number line that fell apart, Leonhard the
magic turtle and many others offer an amusing and entertaining
way to explore and share mathematical ideas regardless of age
or background.
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A TOP TEN AWARD ·
for Best Children's Book
by The Educational Source
"For those you love math, for those indifferent to it,
and for those who absolutely dread and fear it, this latest volume
by the author of The Joy of Mathematics is an entertaining way
to explore the world of numbers regardless of age or background."
Bookpaper
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$9.95 ·10"x8"
· illustrations throughout
· 64 pp
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THE
ADVENTURES OF PENROSE
the
mathematical cat
by Theoni Pappas
Join Penrose on a mad
cap tour of mathematical ideas.
- Venture with him when he
discovers how to help the square root of 2
- Meet the fractal dragon
- Watch a tangram egg hatch
- learn how to make a square
become a bird
- help nanocat get back home
- and many more amusing, entertaining
and informative tales.
All told in an enchanting and captivating style that is sure
to make mathematics fun as well as educational. The reader will
gain new insights and appreciation for mathematics and its many
facets.
"Students will find the stories interesting and will
be challenged by the suggested activities and questions. useful
as motivational stories and extensions of their lesson. This
book will help teachers develop a better understanding of skills
and concepts and to motivate students to really like mathematics."
Shirley Roberts, Teaching Children Mathematics
$10.95
· 8'x10"
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illustrations throughout
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114 pages ISBN: 1-884550-14-2
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