A Slice of Pi
A new look at maths without the Boring Bits . . .Mathematical theorems and equations are inextricably entangled with the great, and often eccentric thinkers who made breakthrough discoveries. Teacher and numbers expert Liz Strachan takes readers beyond the classroom, combining anecdotes, proofs and party tricks to reveal the foundations of algebra, geometry and trigonometry in a clear and entertaining style....From the Difference Engine to magic squares and from the Fibonacci rabbits to Fermat's Last Theorem, this fascinating tour of the weird world of numbers, imaginary, real or infinite, will appeal to anyone with an enquiring mind.
COVER: Paperback
CONDITION: Pre-Loved
TYPE OF BOOK: Teen Fiction
SUB-TYPE: Fantasy
ISBN: 9781849016568
LANGUAGE: English
SUGGESTED AGE LEVEL: Young Teen
AUTHOR'S NAME: Liz Strachan
NO OF PAGES: 161
PUBLISHER NAME: Published January 1st 2009 by Constable
A new look at maths without the Boring Bits . . .Mathematical theorems and equations are inextricably entangled with the great, and often eccentric thinkers who made breakthrough discoveries. Teacher and numbers expert Liz Strachan takes readers beyond the classroom, combining anecdotes, proofs and party tricks to reveal the foundations of algebra, geometry and trigonometry in a clear and entertaining style....From the Difference Engine to magic squares and from the Fibonacci rabbits to Fermat's Last Theorem, this fascinating tour of the weird world of numbers, imaginary, real or infinite, will appeal to anyone with an enquiring mind.
Specifications
COVER: Paperback
CONDITION: Pre-Loved
TYPE OF BOOK: Teen Fiction
SUB-TYPE: Fantasy
ISBN: 9781849016568
LANGUAGE: English
SUGGESTED AGE LEVEL: Young Teen
AUTHOR'S NAME: Liz Strachan
NO OF PAGES: 161
PUBLISHER NAME: Published January 1st 2009 by Constable
Book Condition: Pre-Loved
Free Shipping on orders over ₹499
C.O.D. Available
Ships within 24-48 hours of ordering