Fractals, Googols, and Other Mathematical Tales

by Theoni Pappas

Overview

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:	9781884550461
Publisher:	Wide World Publishing
Publication date:	02/16/1993
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	72
Sales rank:	303,708
File size:	3 MB
Age Range:	7 Years

About the Author

Mathematics teacher and consultant, Theoni Pappas is a nationally recognized for her best selling books. Pappas is committed to demystifying mathematics and to helping eliminate the elitism and fear often associated with it.

In 2000 she received the California Alumni Association Excellence in Achievement Award in recognition of significant & exemplary career accomplishments in demystifying mathematics.

Many of her books have been translated into Japanese, Finnish, Slovakian, Czech, Korean, traditional & simplified Chinese, Turkish, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.