Fractals, Googols, and Other Mathematical Tales

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. Stories such as 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. The reference section following each story is designed as enrichment information for the concepts presented in each story.

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Fractals, Googols, and Other Mathematical Tales

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. Stories such as 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. The reference section following each story is designed as enrichment information for the concepts presented in each story.

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Fractals, Googols, and Other Mathematical Tales

Fractals, Googols, and Other Mathematical Tales

by Theoni Pappas
Fractals, Googols, and Other Mathematical Tales

Fractals, Googols, and Other Mathematical Tales

by Theoni Pappas

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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. Stories such as 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. The reference section following each story is designed as enrichment information for the concepts presented in each story.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780933174894
Publisher: Wide World Publishing
Publication date: 02/28/1993
Pages: 72
Product dimensions: 10.00(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)
Age Range: 7 - 18 Years
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