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x, 288 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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English
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Presents an accessible, in-depth look at the history of numbers and their applications in life and science, from math's surreal presence in the virtual world to the debates about the role of math in science.
"Have you ever wondered what humans did before numbers existed? How they organized their lives, traded goods, or kept track of their treasures? What would your life be like without them? Numbers began as simple representations of everyday things,...
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314 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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"This tour of real-world mathematical disasters reveals the importance of math in everyday life. All sorts of seemingly innocuous mathematical mistakes can have significant consequences. Exploring and explaining a litany of glitches, near misses, and mathematical mishaps involving the internet, big data, elections, street signs, lotteries, the Roman Empire, and an Olympic team, Matt Parker uncovers the ways math trips us up"--
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xii, 271 pages ; 22 cm
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English
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The book that Daniel Tammet, bestselling author and mathematical savant, was born to write. In Tammet's world, numbers are beautiful and mathematics illuminates our lives and minds. Using anecdotes, everyday examples, and ruminations on history, literature, and more, Tammet allows us to share his unique insights and delight in the way numbers, fractions, and equations underpin all our lives. His idiosyncratic worldview gives us new perspecttives on...
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Having been recently dumped for the nineteenth time by a girl named Katherine, recent high school graduate and former child prodigy Colin sets off on a road trip with his best friend to try to find some new direction in life while also trying to create a mathematical formula to explain his relationships.
68) Graph it!
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce children to various kinds of graphs, including bar graphs, line graphs, and picture graphs, and explore real-life examples of each. Includes activity, glossary, and index"--
69) Math dictionary for kids: the essential guide to math terms, strategies, and tables : grades 4-9
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vii, 263 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
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English
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Provides illustrated math definitions and examples, with sections on measurement, algebra, geometry, fractions and decimals, statistics and probability, and problem solving.
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3 videodiscs (approximately 232 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 viewer's guide (17 pages)
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English
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In this landmark series of films, University of Oxford Professor Marcus du Sautoy escorts viewers through the history of this most important of all intellectual disciplines. In a journey that takes him through the ages and around the world, he examines the development of key mathematical ideas and shows how, in a multitude of surprising ways, mathematical ideas underpin the science, technology, and culture that shape our world.
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"A unique introduction to how charts and graphs can present data in an easy-to-understand way. Using engaging text and humor, this introduction to an otherwise dry mathematics concept explains how to show information in chart or graph form in clear terms for young readers."--
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1 videodisc (55 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Astrophysicist Mario Livio, along with a colorful cast of mathematicians, physicists, and engineers, follow math from Pythagoras to Einstein and beyond, all leading to the ultimate riddle: Is math an invention or a discovery? Humankind's clever trick, or the language of the universe? Join Nova for a mathematical mystery tour, a provocative exploration of math's astonishing power across the centuries.
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xix, 284 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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"Bestselling popular science author Amir Aczel selects the most fascinating individuals and stories in the history of mathematics, presenting a colorful narrative that explores the quirky personalities behind some of the most profound, enduring theorems. Through such mathematical geniuses as Archimedes, Leonardo of Pisa (a.k.a. Fibonacci), Tartaglia ("the stutterer"), Descartes, Gottfried Liebniz, Carl Gauss, Joseph Fourier (Napoleon's mathematician),...
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm
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English
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"Defining infinity is difficult. But there is one thing people do every day that leads to infinity counting. No matter what large number you name, there is always a larger number. By reading this book, kids can begin to think about this and other powerful ideas involving infinity, including how infinity relates to rocket science. Featuring clear text and beautiful photographs, this is an excellent choice for kids who want to delve deeper into math...
77) Pre-calculus
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xii, 396 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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English
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Pre-calculus courses have become increasingly popular with high school students, as often, completion of such a course is a prerequisite for upper level mathematics courses. By presenting the essential topics in a clear and concise manner, the book helps students improve their understanding of pre-calculus and become prepared for the next level in their mathematics studies.
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Geometry defines the world around us, helping us make sense of everything from architecture to military science to fashion. And for over two thousand years, geometry has been equated with Euclid's Elements, arguably the most influential book in the history of mathematics. In The King of Infinite Space, renowned mathematics writer David Berlinski provides a concise homage to this elusive mathematician and his staggering achievements. Berlinski shows...
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