Math Talk by Theoni Pappas
Who would have ever thought there was a direct way to connect mathematical concepts to poetry? Creative juices were certainly at work when this book of mathematical dialogues was created by Theoni Pappas. It presents a new way to enjoy and learn mathematical ideas via poetic dialogues read by two people. A new twist to mathematical themes. 24 delightful and informative poetic dialogues for exploring math ideas. - TOPIC POEMS INCLUDE- · Mathematics · Circles · Proper fractions · Fractals · Fibonacci numbers · One · Operations · Imaginary numbers · Möbius strip · Zero · Squares · Operations · Variables · Radicals · Triangles · · Primes · Dimensions · Golden Mean · e, & i (for three voices) · Integers · Tessellations · Even numbers · Googols · We are numbers.Theoni Pappas is a mathematician with a passion for the subject. Pappas, a native of California, obtained her B.A. Her M.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, came in 1966. In 1967, he graduated from Stanford University. She spent nearly two decades teaching high school and college mathematics before turning to producing a remarkable series of unique publications that reflect her devotion to demystifying mathematics and making it more approachable.
She dispels mathematical stereotypes and hurdles with her succinct, nonthreatening, and simply understandable language, demonstrating that mathematics is a vibrant universe of exciting concepts that is easily accessible to the layperson. Her arithmetic calendars and more than 19 math books appeal to both children and adults. Three of her works have been chosen for the Book-of-the-Month Club, and her book Joy of Mathematics was named a Pick of the Paperbacks. Her books have been translated into several languages, including Japanese, Finnish, French, Slovakian, Czech, Korean, Turkish, Russian, Thai, simplified and traditional Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, Vietnamese, and Spanish.
Pappas won the Excellence in Accomplishment Award from the University of California Alumni Association in 2000 for her work on mathematics-related books and other innovative items. She resides in Palo Alto, California.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780933174740 |
| ISBN 10 | 0933174748 |
| Title | Math Talk |
| Author | Theoni Pappas |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Wide World Publishing,U.S. |
| Year published | 1993-03-11 |
| Number of pages | 72 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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