Ponderables – Mathematics by Tom Jackson

Ponderables – Mathematics by Tom Jackson

REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION



Here is the latest edition of this essential guide to mathematics, an authoritative reference book and timeline that explores the work of history's greatest mathematicians. These include the teasing genius of Pierre de Fermat, who said he knew the answers but rarely gave them up, the helpful guidance of Fibonacci, whose 13th-century compendium for bookkeepers proved to be a valuable tool for the most high-minded mathematicians, and the fractal pattern discovered by Wacław Sierpinski now used to plan the route a mailman takes. With a glimpse of the abstract landscapes of infinite numbers and multi-dimensional shapes  that these incredible minds explore, we can begin to get beyond school-day sums and understand the true power of mathematics.

• 100 milestone facts reveal the greatest mathematical breakthroughs through the eyes of the people who made them.
• Authoritative text, historical imagery, and helpful diagrams are combined with stories and everyday examples to make the complex mathematics accessible to everyone.
• Includes a 12-page foldout Timeline poster which stretches out to 8.5 feet (2.6 meters) long.

Mathematics is part of the bestselling 100 Ponderables series which tackles STEM subjects by partnering lively text about significant milestones with stunning illustrations. Every book includes a timeline/chart poster which puts these milestones in historical context. Perfect for smart kids and curious adults!

 

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781627951968
ISBN 10	1627951962
Title	Ponderables – Mathematics
Author	Tom Jackson
Series	Ponderables
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Shelter Harbor Press
Year published	2024-11-19
Number of pages	144
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.