Geometry in the Open Air by Yakov Perelman
This book intends to arouse the reader's interest in geometry especially teens who see it as a cold abstract area of mathematics. Through simple problems, illustrative examples, and interesting stories, the author uses geometric notions to address situations one may face in the open air. This includes measuring the height of a tree without having to climb it, evaluating the width of a river, estimating the distance of remote objects, etc. The book makes any outdoor tour an entertaining learning experience without the need for any calculations or tables.
Perelman, Yakov: - Yakov Perelman (1882-1942) was a Russian and Soviet science writer and author of many popular science books. He has been known by his popular, witty and quite scientific works on physics, astronomy and mathematics, which are, moreover written in a marvelous language and are very readable.
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| ISBN 13 | 9782917260401 |
| ISBN 10 | 2917260408 |
| Title | Geometry in the Open Air |
| Author | Yakov Perelman |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Prodinnova |
| Year published | 2014-07-28 |
| Number of pages | 116 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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