The Number Devil by Hans Magnus Enzensberger
An international best-seller that does for maths what Sophie's World did for philosophy.
Enzensberger has made Pythagoras the new Harry Potter.. explaining mathematical concepts in a clear and highly original way * Sunday Business Post *
Hopefully, Mr Enzensberger's enterprising and imaginative book will play its part in rescuing some of Britain's children from a lifetime phobia of maths * Daily Mail *
Children old enough to have encountered fractions and square roots will be fascinated by this book, as will their parents * Sunday Times *
More attractive than a textbook, an adult and child could work through this together * Irish Times *
Hopefully, Mr Enzensberger's enterprising and imaginative book will play its part in rescuing some of Britain's children from a lifetime phobia of maths * Daily Mail *
Children old enough to have encountered fractions and square roots will be fascinated by this book, as will their parents * Sunday Times *
More attractive than a textbook, an adult and child could work through this together * Irish Times *
Hans Magnus Enzensberger is one of Germany's greatest living writers. He lives in Munich.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781847080530 |
| ISBN 10 | 1847080537 |
| Title | The Number Devil |
| Author | Hans Magnus Enzensberger |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Granta Books |
| Year published | 2008-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 264 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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