January 13, 2014
Take a look at this book we just got for our library. Math is everywhere, and with this book it can be fun!
How Mathematics Works
by Carol Vorderman
Find it in the nonfiction section, with the call number NF 510 Vor.
This is the publishers description:
How Math Works investigates many mathematical questions and helps you discover the answers. It provides brain-teasing puzzles and tricks as well as down-to-earth educational experiments that are fun to do. The experiments make use of basic equipment and everyday items that may already be right at hand around your house and garden. By performing the experiments, you can understand the mathematical principles involved and see how they actually work.
The experiments in How Math Works are presented step-by-step to demonstrate clearly what is happening. They demystify math and encourage a real understanding of the subject. Additional informative illustrations show the relevance of math to the world around us. Fascinating biographies introduce men and women who have advanced our understanding of how to use numbers.
Enjoy!
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