| Description |
48 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm. |
| Series |
Inventions and discoveries
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references page 47) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The Abacus -- Numerals -- Fractions -- Units of length -- The Pythagorean theorem -- Geometry -- Prime numbers -- The value of Pi -- Algebra -- The concept of zero -- The decimal system -- The sector -- Calculators -- The probability theory -- The Binary number system -- Calculus -- The metric system -- The mechanical computer -- Chaos theory. |
| Summary |
"An exploration of the transformative impact of inventions and discoveries in mathematics. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, biographies, timeline, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 6.9 1.0 134168. |
| Subject |
Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Juvenile literature.
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| Added Author |
World Book, Inc.
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| ISBN |
9780716603917 |
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0716603918 |
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