Title:
Amazing math : numbers and shapes are all around you
Author:
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Publication Date:
2022
Publication Information:
New York, NY : Kingfisher, 2022.
©2022
Physical Description:
48 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
ISBN:
9780753478424
Abstract:
Discover how the ancient Egyptians used math to build the pyramids, explore shapes in sport, and see how nature is surrounded by numbers. Meet the mathematicians who brought numbers to life, then build a city using pi and amaze your friends with math magic by trying the at-home experiments.
General Note:
Includes index.
"Includes try-at-home experiments"--Cover.
Contents:
What is math? -- Types of numbers -- Numerals and numbers -- Negative numbers -- Using numbers -- Everyday fractions and decimals -- Shopping with math -- The numbers behind a photo -- Building with math -- The story of a circle -- Numbers in nature -- Everyday sums -- How to party with math -- Math and the Internet -- What is geometry? -- Maryam Mirzakhani -- Geometry in nature -- Geometry in bridges -- The shape of fashion design -- Guided by geometry -- Calculator mind-reading trick -- Create a golden spiral -- Playing with pi -- Build the pythagorean theorem.
Language:
English
