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Ponderables - Mathematics
An Illustrated History of Numbers
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See moreLegend has it that the first magic square, where all lines and diagonals add up to the same figure, was revealed more than 2,000 years ago when a river turtle appeared to have ancient Chinese numerals inscribed on sections of its shell.
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Legend has it that the first magic square, where all lines and diagonals add up to the same figure, was revealed more than 2,000 years ago when a river turtle appeared to have ancient Chinese numerals inscribed on sections of its shell.
Patterns are everywhere in nature, and counting, measuring, and calculating changes are as old as civilisation itself.
Here is the essential illustrated guide to mathematics that explores the work of history's greatest mathematicians.
From the teasing genius of Pierre de Fermat, who said he knew the answers but rarely gave them up, to the fractal pattern discovered by Waclaw Sierpinski, here are 100 landmark moments. Behind each breakthrough, there's a story about a great thinker and the confounding puzzle that became a discovery and changed the way we see the world.
Ponderables - Mathematics takes you on a journey through time, showcasing the pivotal moments in mathematical history that have shaped our understanding of the universe.
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Ponderables - Mathematics
Legend has it that the first magic square, where all lines and diagonals add up to the same figure, was revealed more than 2,000 years ago when a river turtle appeared to have ancient Chinese numerals inscribed on sections of its shell. Patterns are everywhere in nature, and counting, measuring, and calculating changes are as old as civilisation itself. Here...HardbackSold Out
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Ponderables - Mathematics is praised as an engaging and accessible book that captivates readers and sparks interest in mathematics. It is recommended as a valuable resource for classroom libraries, providing students with an intriguing way to explore mathematical concepts. The book is also highlighted as a great addition to a home coffee table, particularly for young learners starting to discover the world around them.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781627950954
Publisher: Shelter Harbor Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 11 October 2017
Country: United States
Imprint: Shelter Harbor Press
Edition: Revised and Updated
Illustration: Illustrations
Contributors:
- Edited by Tom Jackson
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 240.0mm
Height: 282.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 168
About the Author
Tom Jackson is a science writer based in the United Kingdom. Tom specializes in recasting science and technology into lively historical narratives. After almost 20 years of writing, Tom has uncovered a wealth of stories that help create new ways to enjoy learning about science. He studied at the University of Bristol and still lives in the city with his wife and three children.
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