The Language of the Universe
The Language of the Universe
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Summary
Stunning surrealist artwork by Ximo Abadía meets easy-to-read informative text by science writer Colin Stuart to create highly engaging content that will inspire future engineers, mathematicians and scientists.
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The Language of the Universe by Colin Stuart
2020 Winner of The Margaret Mallett Award for Children's Non-Fiction From atoms to beehives to the movement of the planets, everything around us is BUZZING with maths. So how does this language of numbers, symbols and equations make every single thing in our universe tick like an unseen clock? Visualise cosmic distances, discover the geometry in nature and marvel at the wonders of technology. Learn about mathematics in an extraordinary new light. Stunning surrealist artwork by Ximo Abadía meets easy-to-read informative text by science writer Colin Stuart to create highly engaging content that will inspire future engineers, mathematicians and scientists.
Organised into four sections, every concept and idea is clearly explained in a short paragraph or diagram designed to clearly illustrate the point in handThe vibrantly-illustrated pages make the book inviting and intriguing, helping to lesson the potential fear of encountering some pretty big ideas. * Library Girl and Book Boy *
But this book actually makes maths look interesting! The huge cover alone, with its glorious sparkles and colour, shows that it's not just about dull numbers. * Childtastic Books *
This book is big and bold. The title reference to the 'universe' is the first clue to the ambition of this book which artfully and artistically takes the reader through an encyclopaedia of mathematical concepts. The chapters use pleasing illustrations and playful explanations to show maths all around us, inviting readers to get 'Crafty with Cryptography' and 'Put Pythagoras into Practice.' The gorgeous artwork and tempting facts will delight any child already alert to number and pattern but will also entice less intuitive mathematicians. What might seem an unlikely topic makes perfect logic when you can read about how ants use geometry to find new nest sites, and three-day-old chicks solve simple addition and subtraction calculations. There's so much to learn from this book, it couldn't be consumed in one bite. Nevertheless, the real-life explanations, generous artwork, and oversized proportions of this book, offer fascinating insight with a fresh perspective on the universe and the place of maths within it. -- English Association * English Association *
But this book actually makes maths look interesting! The huge cover alone, with its glorious sparkles and colour, shows that it's not just about dull numbers. * Childtastic Books *
This book is big and bold. The title reference to the 'universe' is the first clue to the ambition of this book which artfully and artistically takes the reader through an encyclopaedia of mathematical concepts. The chapters use pleasing illustrations and playful explanations to show maths all around us, inviting readers to get 'Crafty with Cryptography' and 'Put Pythagoras into Practice.' The gorgeous artwork and tempting facts will delight any child already alert to number and pattern but will also entice less intuitive mathematicians. What might seem an unlikely topic makes perfect logic when you can read about how ants use geometry to find new nest sites, and three-day-old chicks solve simple addition and subtraction calculations. There's so much to learn from this book, it couldn't be consumed in one bite. Nevertheless, the real-life explanations, generous artwork, and oversized proportions of this book, offer fascinating insight with a fresh perspective on the universe and the place of maths within it. -- English Association * English Association *
Colin Stuart (Author)
Colin Stuart is a renowned astronomy speaker and author whose books have sold over 100,000 copies worldwide. A Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a 2014 runner-up in the European Astronomy Journalism Prize, Colin has also written publications featured in The Guardian, New Scientist and BBC Focus among others and has spoken about the wonders of the universe on Sky News and BBC News.
Ximo Abadía (Illustrator)
Ximo Abadía is a highly acclaimed artist, living and working in Spain. He has illustrated numerous publications including The Speed of Starlight and his work was selected for the Bologna Children's Illustrator's Exhibition in 2017.
Colin Stuart is a renowned astronomy speaker and author whose books have sold over 100,000 copies worldwide. A Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and a 2014 runner-up in the European Astronomy Journalism Prize, Colin has also written publications featured in The Guardian, New Scientist and BBC Focus among others and has spoken about the wonders of the universe on Sky News and BBC News.
Ximo Abadía (Illustrator)
Ximo Abadía is a highly acclaimed artist, living and working in Spain. He has illustrated numerous publications including The Speed of Starlight and his work was selected for the Bologna Children's Illustrator's Exhibition in 2017.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781787414075 |
| ISBN 10 | 1787414078 |
| Title | The Language of the Universe |
| Author | Colin Stuart |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Templar Publishing |
| Year published | 2019-08-22 |
| Number of pages | 80 |
| Prizes | Winner of The Margaret Mallett Award for Children's Non-Fiction 2020 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |