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MATHEMATICAL JOURNEYS uncovers: math ideas & the secrets they hold fascinating interrelations between mathematics & other subject areas the evolution of math ideas beauty in mathematics. An invaluable tool for teachers, homeschoolers, educators and self-learners of mathematics.

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Provare la gioia per la matematica significa rendersi conto che la matematica non è un argomento isolato che ha pochi rapporti con le cose intorno a noi e che non fa che frustrarci con conti che non tornano e calcoli complicati. Pochi comprendono la vera natura della matematica - così intrecciata con il nostro ambiente e con la nostra vita. Tante cose che ci circondano possono essere descritte in termini matematici. Concetti matematici sono in...

ORIGINAL. AUTHENTIC. Although there are other mathematics calendars by the same name, this is the original mathematics calendar first introduced to the public in 1979.Each problem's answer is designed to come out to the date on which it appears. In addition, every month presents current or popular math topics or ideas.It's more than a calendar, but instead, a mathematical calendar magazine.The Mathematics Calendar 2019 will be Pappas' farewell...

The famous mathematical cat Penrose takes us on a trip though puzzleland, while sharing fascinating and challenging puzzles in this uniquely designed mini book. Each page's puzzle is introduced by our star Penrose or one of his quirky friends. Readers are treated to page after page of Penrose antics and problems, while the over 100 mind teasers stimulate and engage its readers gray cells, This book's mini format and fun graphics makes it hard ...

Most people don't think about numbers, or take them for granted. For the average person numbers are looked upon as cold, clinical, inanimate objects. Math ideas are viewed as something to get a job done or a problem solved. Get ready for a big surprise with Numbers and Other Math Ideas Come Alive. Pappas explores mathematical ideas by looking behind the scenes of what numbers, points, lines, and other concepts are saying and thinking. In each ...

The author of The Joy of Mathematics explores the mathematics of nature, literature and art. This fascinating look at the surprising ways mathematics influences the everyday world takes an abstract universe and anchors it to the "real" worlds of science, history and the arts in an intriguing way. Photos and line drawings.

Kick start your brain with Do the math! math challenges that exercise those gray cells. Whether it's a computation problem, problems involving advanced equations, or challenges that use plain old logic, this book makes you use math.Problems are provocative and engage your curiosity. The challenges cover a range of math problems, which tantalize, challenge, and amuse. Sometimes math skills help you solve them, other times you may rely on logic....

Storie incantevoli dove le idee matematiche prendono vita... Nessun bambino potrà resistere a Penrose e alle sue pazze avventure! Età di lettura: da 8 anni

A new treasure trove of stories that make mathematical ideas come to life with an unusual cast of characters. This book explores mathematical concepts and topics such as real numbers, exponents, dimensions, and geometry in both serious and humorous ways. 50 line drawings.

Handsomely illustrated with photographs of Greek scenes, this delicious cookbook provides an extensive selection of authentic recipes for Greek cuisine, arranged in menus for 22 complete dinners. 66 photos.

More math adventures with Penrose the mathematical cat brings the world of mathematics to life with amusing, fascinating, and exciting stories.Penrose proved his math prowess in Pappas' first two Penrose books. Now Penrose, the famous mathematically minded cat, is at it again.Join Penrose on all new math adventures as he introduces math concepts in a non threatening way. His encounters with math characters and ideas capture children's imaginat...

From nutritional labels and box office statistics to terabytes and megapixels, the 21st century world is awash in numbers. How can the average Joe or Jane make sense of all that data? The key, Theoni Pappas argues, is math. In "Mathematical Snippets, " she draws readers into the fascinating world of math without overwhelming them with mind-numbing equations. Short, engaging sections on everything from golf to game theory introduce mathematical...

Whether one is adjusting the settings of a camera, doing financial planning, or just talking about the weather, everyone is involved in mathematics every day. Theoni Pappas explores some of the many areas in which one least expects to find "math stuff." Readers learn how computers get stressed out, how epaper works, and how codes and numbers affect the body. "Pappas demystifies mathematics." -- The New York Times

Penrose is back, and ready to usher young readers along as he encounters more amazing mathematical ideas in a sequence of adventure tales. At once demystifying and challenging, the book gives readers visuals to consider and things to do as they -- along with Penrose -- discover mathematical "rep-tiles", meet x, the mathematical actor, find out when one and one do not equal two, help Sorry Snowflake find its symmetry, cross pi's path, learn tha...

This sequel to the popular title furthers a reader's appreciation of just how mathematics is connected to the everyday world--and how a grasp of essential concepts can enrich one's life in innumerable ways. This fresh and lively approach to mathematics--appealing even to those who are intimidated by the world of numbers--unlocks the pleasures, mysteries, and practical applications of hundreds of mathematical concepts.

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Penrose, a cat with a knack for math, takes children on an adventurous tour of mathematical concepts from fractals to infinity. When the fractal dragon jumps off the computer screen and threatens to grow larger than the room itself, Penrose must find out if fractal patterns can work in reverse, getting smaller instead of larger.

Theoni Pappas helps kids discover what mathematics is all about--not dreary, repetitive computations, but concepts brought to life by stories, puzzles, and challenges. With a section dedicated to puzzles, games, and tricks, and more than 100 illustrations packed into a large-sized format, this book is just the ticket for demystifying math and getting youngsters interested in it.