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Lets children discover the secret history of everyday maths and explore the why and where of essential maths topics Incredible historical stories explore the often surprising origins of the maths we use today, from number sequences to coordinates. Crazy facts, magic tricks, and mathematical brainteasers will amuse and entertain even the most reluctant math students. Find out why an hour has 60 rather than 100 minutes and how codes keep our secrets safe. Colourful and uncluttered illustrations make mathematical explanations easy to grasp in seconds and make this user-friendly book simple to navigate and a joy to browse and read. What's the Point of Maths? is perfect for those who need some inspiration when it comes to numbers. It combines stories from history with simple visual explanations to bring maths to life. From measuring a pyramid to predicting comets, from counting like the Babylonians to becoming a trillionaire, it shows children why core maths ideas were discovered and invented and how to apply them today - in the classroom and the real world! Accompanying the fascinating stories are puzzles, games, and amazing facts, as well as a lively challenge to help bring each of the topics to life. Stylish, colourful illustrations make the maths fun and unintimidating, while simple diagrams and steps make explanations easy to grasp in seconds. Throughout the book, worked examples show readers how to solve simple maths challenges, encouraging children to improve their maths skills with hands-on practice.

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PublisherDorling Kindersley Ltd

ISBN-139780241343524

eBay Product ID (ePID)19046347386

Product Key Features

Number of Pages128 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameWhat's the Point of Maths?

Publication Year2020

SubjectMathematics

TypeRéférence

AuthorDk

Subject AreaLanguage Study

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height283 mm

Item Weight736 g

Item Width224 mm

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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

Title_AuthorDk

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What's the Point of Maths? by DK (Hardcover, 2020)