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What’s the Point of Math?

What’s the Point of Math?

by DK

From cracking codes to winning game shows, from predicting comets to solving crimes, this unique book reveals where our most important math ideas came from (you’ll be surprised!). It might change your mind about math forever!

What’s the Point of Maths? explains really simply how essential math ideas work and identifies the extraordinary things you can do with them. It’s full of crazy facts, magic tricks, and mathematical brainteasers, along with beautiful illustrations that bring math to life. It will amuse and entertain even the most reluctant of math students.

From measuring a pyramid to becoming a trillionaire, this book is perfect for those who need some inspiration when it comes to numbers – in the classroom and in the real world. You’ll find out why an hour has 60 rather than 100 minutes, what it takes to catch a cheat, and how math keeps our secrets safe.

Hands-on “Try it out” examples show readers how to solve everyday math challenges, while colorful and uncluttered illustrations throughout make mathematical explanations easy to grasp in seconds.


Ages: 9-Up
ISBN: 9781465481733
Price: $19.99
Published by: DK

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