Publisher:
The Mathematical Association of America
Published:
2001
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18111943856
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Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Good condition! Any other included accessories are also in Good condition showing use. Use can included some highlighting and writing page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear.
Publisher:
The Mathematical Association of America
Published:
2001
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18019749249
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Seller's Description:
Good. 1st Printing. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. pp. 218. Minor edge and corner wear; lightly scuffed and scratched; spine is gently creased; some light shelf wear; ex-library with the usual library markings; overall a nice used copy! Brown and green wrapper with black and brown lettering. 218 informative and educational pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! "Sophisticated mathematics is accessible to all. This book proves it! This is a collection of intriguing mathematical problems and activities linked by common themes that all involve working with objects from our everyday experience. Learn about the mathematics of a bagel, a checkerboard and a pile of laundry for example. Discover for yourself that wheels need not be round, that braids need not have free ends, that it's always best to turn around twice-and more! Mathematics is all around us, we all do mathematics every day. The activities contained in this book are immediate, catchy and fun, but upon investigation, begin to unfold into surprising layers of depth and new perspectives. The necessary mathematics, in increasing levels of difficulty, is explained fully along the way. Mathematics educators will find this an invaluable resource of fresh and innovative approaches to topics in mathematics........"
