What's Your Angle, Pythagoras?

What's Your Angle, Pythagoras?
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Publisher : Charlesbridge
Total Pages : 35
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ISBN-10 : 9781607341611
ISBN-13 : 1607341611
Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Synopsis What's Your Angle, Pythagoras? by : Judy Ellis

In ancient Greece, young Pythagoras discovers a special number pattern (the Pythagorean theorem) and uses it to solve problems involving right triangles.

Pythagoras and the Ratios

Pythagoras and the Ratios
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Publisher : Charlesbridge
Total Pages : 35
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ISBN-10 : 9781607341895
ISBN-13 : 1607341891
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Pythagoras and the Ratios by : Julie Ellis

An ancient Greek boy, Pythagoras, helps his cousins produce pleasant music when he adjusts the mathematical ratios between the part of their pipes and lyres, knowledge he would later use to become a famous philosopher.

Sir Cumference and the First Round Table

Sir Cumference and the First Round Table
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Publisher : Charlesbridge
Total Pages : 32
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ISBN-10 : 9781607345572
ISBN-13 : 1607345579
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Synopsis Sir Cumference and the First Round Table by : Cindy Neuschwander

Join Sir Cumference, Lady Di of Ameter, and their son Radius for wordplay, puns, and problem solving in this geometry-packed math adventure. King Arthur was a good ruler, but now he needs a good ruler. What would you do if the neighboring kingdom were threatening war? Naturally, you'd call your strongest and bravest knights together to come up with a solution. But when your conference table causes more problems than the threat of your enemy, you need expert help. Enter Sir Cumference, his wife Lady Di of Ameter, and their son Radius. With the help of the carpenter, Geo of Metry, this sharp-minded team designs the perfect table conducive to discussing the perfect plan for peace. The first in Sir Cumference series, Sir Cumference and the First Round Table makes math fun and accessible for everyone.

Math with Bad Drawings

Math with Bad Drawings
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Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Total Pages : 556
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ISBN-10 : 9780316509022
ISBN-13 : 0316509027
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Math with Bad Drawings by : Ben Orlin

A hilarious reeducation in mathematics-full of joy, jokes, and stick figures-that sheds light on the countless practical and wonderful ways that math structures and shapes our world. In Math With Bad Drawings, Ben Orlin reveals to us what math actually is; its myriad uses, its strange symbols, and the wild leaps of logic and faith that define the usually impenetrable work of the mathematician. Truth and knowledge come in multiple forms: colorful drawings, encouraging jokes, and the stories and insights of an empathetic teacher who believes that math should belong to everyone. Orlin shows us how to think like a mathematician by teaching us a brand-new game of tic-tac-toe, how to understand an economic crises by rolling a pair of dice, and the mathematical headache that ensues when attempting to build a spherical Death Star. Every discussion in the book is illustrated with Orlin's trademark "bad drawings," which convey his message and insights with perfect pitch and clarity. With 24 chapters covering topics from the electoral college to human genetics to the reasons not to trust statistics, Math with Bad Drawings is a life-changing book for the math-estranged and math-enamored alike.

The Pythagorean Theorem

The Pythagorean Theorem
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 284
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ISBN-10 : 9780691196886
ISBN-13 : 0691196885
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis The Pythagorean Theorem by : Eli Maor

Frontmatter --Contents --List of Color Plates --Preface --Prologue: Cambridge, England, 1993 --1. Mesopotamia, 1800 BCE --Sidebar 1: Did the Egyptians Know It? --2. Pythagoras --3. Euclid's Elements --Sidebar 2: The Pythagorean Theorem in Art, Poetry, and Prose --4. Archimedes --5. Translators and Commentators, 500-1500 CE --6. François Viète Makes History --7. From the Infinite to the Infinitesimal --Sidebar 3: A Remarkable Formula by Euler --8. 371 Proofs, and Then Some --Sidebar 4: The Folding Bag --Sidebar 5: Einstein Meets Pythagoras --Sidebar 6: A Most Unusual Proof --9. A Theme and Variations --Sidebar 7: A Pythagorean Curiosity --Sidebar 8: A Case of Overuse --10. Strange Coordinates --11. Notation, Notation, Notation --12. From Flat Space to Curved Spacetime --Sidebar 9: A Case of Misuse --13. Prelude to Relativity --14. From Bern to Berlin, 1905-1915 --Sidebar 10: Four Pythagorean Brainteasers --15. But Is It Universal? --16. Afterthoughts --Epilogue: Samos, 2005 --Appendixes --Chronology --Bibliography --Illustrations Credits --Index.

Prealgebra 2e

Prealgebra 2e
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 1148
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ISBN-10 : 1680923269
ISBN-13 : 9781680923261
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis Prealgebra 2e by : Lynn Marecek

The images in this book are in color. For a less-expensive grayscale paperback version, see ISBN 9781680923254. Prealgebra 2e is designed to meet scope and sequence requirements for a one-semester prealgebra course. The text introduces the fundamental concepts of algebra while addressing the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles. Each topic builds upon previously developed material to demonstrate the cohesiveness and structure of mathematics. Students who are taking basic mathematics and prealgebra classes in college present a unique set of challenges. Many students in these classes have been unsuccessful in their prior math classes. They may think they know some math, but their core knowledge is full of holes. Furthermore, these students need to learn much more than the course content. They need to learn study skills, time management, and how to deal with math anxiety. Some students lack basic reading and arithmetic skills. The organization of Prealgebra makes it easy to adapt the book to suit a variety of course syllabi.

Space Encyclopedia

Space Encyclopedia
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Publisher : National Geographic Books
Total Pages : 196
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ISBN-10 : 9781426309489
ISBN-13 : 1426309481
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis Space Encyclopedia by : David A. Aguilar

A tour of outer space explores the solar system as well as stars, galaxies, and the birth of planets, and speculates on whether other intelligent beings exist in the universe.

The Multiplying Menace Divides

The Multiplying Menace Divides
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Publisher : Charlesbridge
Total Pages : 35
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ISBN-10 : 9781607342755
ISBN-13 : 1607342758
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis The Multiplying Menace Divides by : Pam Calvert

A ribbiting math adventure! After being banished to the Abyss of Zero in MULTIPLYING MENACE: THE REVENGE OF RUMPELSTILTSKIN, Rumpelstiltskin is back, and he?s stirring up more trouble than ever. Together with his sidekick, a witch named Matilda, Rumpelstiltskin plots his revenge on Peter and uses his magical powers to divide the kingdom into frogs. Peter and his dog, Zero, must locate the Great Multiplier and find a solution that will break the Great Divide before Rumpelstiltskin has a chance to combine the two mighty math sticks. Can Peter once again save the kingdom in time, or will it meet a green and warty fate? Young readers will fall in love with this math adventure and learn all about dividing by whole numbers and fractions, as well as division rules for equations involving zero. Beautifully rendered illustrations will grab readers? attention as they learn basic math skills in a fun and inventive way. Back matter includes a summary of the basics of division.

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 313
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ISBN-10 : 9781101637425
ISBN-13 : 1101637420
Rating : 4/5 (25 Downloads)

Synopsis The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by : William Kamkwamba

Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to explore science books in his village library, looking for a solution. There, he came up with the idea that would change his family's life forever: he could build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William's windmill brought electricity to his home and helped his family pump the water they needed to farm the land. Retold for a younger audience, this exciting memoir shows how, even in a desperate situation, one boy's brilliant idea can light up the world. Complete with photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue that will bring readers up to date on William's story, this is the perfect edition to read and share with the whole family.

Heroes for My Son

Heroes for My Son
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Publisher : Harper Collins
Total Pages : 134
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ISBN-10 : 9780061993558
ISBN-13 : 0061993557
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis Heroes for My Son by : Brad Meltzer

Since the birth of his son in 2003, bestselling novelist Brad Meltzer (The Book of Fate, The Tenth Justice, The Book of Lies) has been collecting heroes from whom his son can learn how to live a good life. In Heroes for My Son, Meltzer shares, with parents everywhere, the stories of 52 such heroes—from Dr. Seuss and Mr. Rogers to Mother Theresa and Mohandas Gandhi.